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BV05 HZW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,761 mi
Last recorded141,761 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 141,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to back plates (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated recommend replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 137,769 miles

slight corrosion underneath

slight play in front wheels

Pass 14 Aug 2019 132,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,687 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,882 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,622 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 102,583 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,807 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,796 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,872 miles

N/s front to rear brake pipe fouling fuel line

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s front to rear brake pipe fouling fuel line

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant low

rear exhaust corroded

Front discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,884 miles

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

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,176 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 HZW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HZW, 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 HZW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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