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BV05 RXD

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,096 mi
Last recorded72,096 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 72,096 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both side cv joint noisey when turning.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber corrroded.

oil filter corroded. strong advice for replace

Fail 24 May 2021 72,095 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both side cv joint noisey when turning.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber corrroded.

oil filter corroded. strong advice for replace

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,168 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 2 Jun 2020 69,168 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 16 May 2019 68,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 68,183 miles

Fuel tank insecure mounting bracket area holed/corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,168 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,147 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 54,076 miles

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

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

unable to see nearside rear brake pipe above fuel tank

Fail 26 May 2015 54,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

unable to see nearside rear brake pipe above fuel tank

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,934 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,308 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 36,308 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 32,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,252 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 RXD is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RXD, 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 RXD is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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