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BV05 HZC

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,557 mi
Last recorded104,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,557 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 104,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,797 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 100,797 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,822 miles

rear tyres cracking

various body damage

Fail 26 Jun 2015 96,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

various body damage

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,369 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes sticking a little

nearside rear lens

Fail 30 May 2014 92,369 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes sticking a little

nearside rear lens

Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 89,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,853 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 25,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/rear light unit damaged

rear high rise stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/rear light unit damaged

rear high rise stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,497 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2009 45,665 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

No reverse lights.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,110 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 37,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BV05 HZC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BV05 HZC, 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 BV05 HZC registered?

BV05 HZC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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