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BV05 POU

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,180 mi
Last recorded31,180 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 POU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,180 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,386 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 28,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,383 miles

Center Box Slightly Corroded.

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,989 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,915 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 POU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 POU, 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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What year was BV05 POU registered?

BV05 POU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BV05 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 POU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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