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BJ55 URA

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,956 mi
Last recorded44,956 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 44,956 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 43,521 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 43,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose held on with a cable tie

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected nearside front flexi brake hose retainer missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe to flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,787 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 40,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,512 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 38,512 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 36,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,101 miles

Oil leak ()

back box exhaust outer corrodded

both front lower arms corrodded

both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,096 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,498 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 URA is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 URA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 URA registered?

BJ55 URA is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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