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BU05 ZHW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,114 mi
Last recorded60,114 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,114 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 60,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,393 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 53,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,770 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 49,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,284 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 43,284 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,926 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 39,926 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,812 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges and on legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,214 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,296 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 21,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,065 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,514 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,236 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,856 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,687 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 ZHW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 ZHW registered?

BU05 ZHW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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