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BT05 ZJO

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,588 mi
Last recorded132,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 132,588 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 128,131 miles

surface cracking on off side rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2015 128,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

surface cracking on off side rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,155 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,155 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,430 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 116,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,251 miles

Engine light on

Fail 10 Jul 2012 108,244 miles

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

Engine light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,015 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 91,014 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 66,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2009 65,981 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,148 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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BT05 ZJO is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT05 ZJO, 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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BT05 ZJO is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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