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BV05 HZU

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,004 miles

Exhaust corroded(front and central)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 89,002 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded(front and central)

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 77,384 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,860 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Mar 2019 75,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,793 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 73,793 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,944 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 22 Mar 2017 70,868 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,283 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,433 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,554 miles

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

rearsilencer corroded on outer casing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,980 miles

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 26,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,614 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,823 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 14,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HZU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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