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BW05 FYC

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,713 mi
Last recorded32,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 FYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 32,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,603 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly low effort but met all requirements

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,308 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 7,626 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 7,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 7,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,364 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 5,095 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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BW05 FYC 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 84.6%.

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 BW05 FYC, 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 BW05 FYC registered?

BW05 FYC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is BW05 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 FYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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