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BV05 HZD

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,063 mi
Last recorded44,063 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HZD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components slightly corroded front and rear

Fail 14 Sep 2020 44,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components slightly corroded front and rear

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,830 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 28,830 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 24,351 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

child seat[s] x2 fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt[s].

oil leak.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,486 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads not visible

Fail 22 Feb 2013 19,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads not visible

Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,432 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 13,255 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroding

offside rear spring corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

iii)Front Brake discs corroded.iv)Slight corrosion to centre exhaust silencer.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,839 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,326 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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BV05 HZD is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BV05 HZD, 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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BV05 HZD is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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