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BJ55 KUG

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 94,085 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle beam severely corroded at torsion arm mounting point (dangerous) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 94,081 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF BRAKE PIPES (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested DUE TO LEAKING EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/S/F AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE WORN

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing out

Oil leak ()

Rear boot shocks weakend

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 89,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,850 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 82,842 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides lower arms (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,985 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 68,552 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf sidelight dull

Fail 21 Sep 2013 68,552 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf sidelight dull

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,342 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2011 46,431 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2011 46,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,706 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres have slight cracks

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,067 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front wiper blade starting to split at ends

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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BJ55 KUG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 40,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 KUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ55 KUG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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