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BJ55 OAX

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

26,653 mi
Last recorded26,653 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 26,653 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear suspension quite rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2025 26,653 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s , o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust is deteriorating

rear suspension quite rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2024 26,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s , o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust is deteriorating

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2023 26,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 26,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 22,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 22,554 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 24,800 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 24,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner sills corroded

nearside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 23,896 miles

all 4 tyres low on tread

all suspension parts corroded

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 22,427 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 22,426 miles

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 21,383 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,554 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 19,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,223 miles

front suspension arms are rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,822 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n.s.r.tyre starting to deteriorat on inside .edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 7,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,287 miles

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 OAX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAX, 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 OAX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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