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BK05 RVU

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,000 miles

Corrosion started around both rear suspension arm mounts

Nearside rear tyre casing deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 90,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,076 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven 38% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,108 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,086 miles

rear axle rusty.

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 6 Mar 2014 20,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing.

rear axle rusty.

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,716 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are cracked

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Feb 2012 42,680 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,115 miles

Oil leak

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

front o/s/ disc warn slightly /pads geting low

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,072 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 25,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 6,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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 RVU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK05 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

BK05 RVU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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