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BU05 ZHL

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,672 mi
Last recorded80,672 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 80,672 miles

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

Vehicle has body damage

Fail 22 Dec 2017 80,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle has body damage

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,952 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,083 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 63,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,430 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 49,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,980 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,766 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 35,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,133 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZHL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 40,683 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

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

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