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BV05 HZE

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 121,978 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 121,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,114 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 116,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 111,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 104,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,183 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 90,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 76,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 69,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,320 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 49,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,435 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 33,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 5,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 3,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 3,098 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 HZE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HZE, 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 BV05 HZE registered?

BV05 HZE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BV05 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 HZE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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