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BU05 ZGZ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,894 mi
Last recorded69,894 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,894 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 69,865 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Heavy surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,924 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded o/s/f scored (3.5.1i)

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise centre stop light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,316 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,316 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2014 53,723 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and tread

exhaust back box corroded

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,274 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2013 48,274 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,078 miles

rear exhaust corroided

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,891 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,712 miles

FRont tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRont tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 19,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BU05 ZGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU05 ZGZ, 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 BU05 ZGZ registered?

BU05 ZGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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