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BT55 FUV

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,781 mi
Last recorded62,781 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 62,781 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and nearside chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,584 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box and centre section support hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe touching rear bumper, exhaust system slightly insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer door handle damaged, door can still be opened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/R & O/S/R (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X4 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 61,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation, tyre also perished (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Missing a split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box and centre section support hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe touching rear bumper, exhaust system slightly insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer door handle damaged, door can still be opened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/R & O/S/R (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X4 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,742 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded front to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 57,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,299 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 49,288 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on.

exhaust system deteriorated.

o/s/r door handle broken.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,308 miles

centre stop lamp disconnected

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,151 miles

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 33,442 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 33,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 22,920 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 22,920 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 22,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,260 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 11,376 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 11,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BT55 FUV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BT55 FUV, 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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BT55 FUV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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