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BV05 LBA

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,736 mi
Last recorded69,736 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,820 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,351 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,719 miles

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

rear exhuast in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2014 49,719 miles

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

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

rear exhuast in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,110 miles

exhuast in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,758 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,861 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 LBA is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBA, 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 LBA is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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