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BK05 OYW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,786 mi
Last recorded59,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,786 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 59,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,924 miles

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

hight level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Jul 2015 43,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

hight level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,632 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

upper stop light n/w

Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,860 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 31,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,853 miles

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

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

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,284 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,571 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,433 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 20,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,817 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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BK05 OYW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK05 OYW, 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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What year was BK05 OYW registered?

BK05 OYW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BK05 OYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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