MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and blowing and corroeded front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n /s/r binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease on brakes (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.
Exhaust system corroded but secure.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
n/s/r light leanse damaged but does not emit white light to rear.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust tail pipe corroded not blowing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
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BV05 LCO is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LCO, 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 LCO is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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