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BV05 HZJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,244 mi
Last recorded75,244 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion/wear on exhaust box

Fail 24 Feb 2021 75,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion/wear on exhaust box

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,941 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 72,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive remainder of lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp foot brake brings on front position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished/splitting advise changed ASAP

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive remainder of lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 68,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is heavily perished/splitting advise changed ASAP

Offside Front tyre tread depth is JUST legal at time of testing

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear service brake only just met brake efficiency requirements

Fail 8 Feb 2018 64,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear service brake only just met brake efficiency requirements

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,170 miles

drivers seatbelt not retracting properly

n/s mirror a bit loose

o/s wiper split

o/s/r brake is binding and just passed the mot

recommend a new o/s outer driveshaft gaiter - started to split and just passed the mot

recommend an exhaust front pipe - blowing

rear brake readings poor and just passed the mot - foot and handbrake

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,667 miles

exhaust blowing from front pipe replace soon

n/s/f tyre very low and only just passed the mot

recomend a new o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter soon poor and will split

o/s/r tyre is perrished and cracked - just passed the mot replace asap

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,625 miles

exhaust blowing from the front pipe and just passed the mot

front brake discs are corroded on inner faces and just passed the mot - recomend new pads and discs

n/s/f tyre is getting low on 3mm

o/s/r tyre perrished and cracked also getting low replace soon

Fail 20 Feb 2015 53,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blowing from the front pipe and just passed the mot

front brake discs are corroded on inner faces and just passed the mot - recomend new pads and discs

n/s/f tyre is getting low on 3mm

o/s/r tyre perrished and cracked also getting low replace soon

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,012 miles

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

front discs inner edges heavily corroded

offside rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,555 miles

recomend new rear tyres soon perrished & cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,143 miles

front tyres bit low - check in a couple of thousand miles

rear tyres cracked & perrished - check next year

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,034 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 27,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,792 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,942 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 20,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,821 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 HZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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