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BV05 HZG

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,742 mi
Last recorded22,742 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 22,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 21,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating/split

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 21,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorating/split

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracking badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear perished/cracking badly on tread

Pass 18 Oct 2023 20,279 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 20,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 18,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front worn/wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on side walls

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 17,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 15,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Pass 7 May 2019 13,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 May 2018 11,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 9,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 8,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,349 miles

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

slight oil leak coming from gearbox/ driveshaft area

Fail 19 Mar 2009 7,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

slight oil leak coming from gearbox/ driveshaft area

Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,059 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 HZG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG registered?

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

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