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BV55 UYX

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,094 mi
Last recorded56,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,094 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 56,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,260 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,948 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,315 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 35,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,935 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,861 miles

engine oil level very low

exhaust corroded

o/s/r seat belt fraying

oil leaks

scuffs o/s/f and o/s/r bumpers

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,060 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front bumper scuffed

Fail 26 Aug 2009 25,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front bumper scuffed

Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,254 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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BV55 UYX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV55 UYX, 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 BV55 UYX registered?

BV55 UYX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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