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BT55 JKE

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,909 mi
Last recorded83,909 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,909 miles

Eml illuminated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,209 miles

Eml illuminated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,700 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust box

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside & nearside front anti roll bar mounts corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,438 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,436 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,220 miles

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,861 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,552 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,238 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 26,235 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 JKE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT55 JKE, 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 BT55 JKE registered?

BT55 JKE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is BT55 JKE safe to buy?

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