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BU05 ZHK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,691 mi
Last recorded33,691 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,691 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 33,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,615 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 29,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 4,860 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 2,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 2,679 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 2,139 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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BU05 ZHK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BU05 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

BU05 ZHK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is BU05 ZHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ZHK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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