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BV05 PSY

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,418 mi
Last recorded78,418 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,418 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhausts system slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,495 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and all suspension braking components slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and all suspension braking components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,547 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,122 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,121 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 PSY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

BV05 PSY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BV05 PSY safe to buy?

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