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CA05 AVC

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,310 mi
Last recorded110,310 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 AVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 110,310 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn uneven

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 105,867 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise engine light on

advise exhaust system corroded

advise fuel cap seal slightly perished

advise n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

advise n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape recommend replacement

advise slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2022 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise engine light on

advise exhaust system corroded

advise fuel cap seal slightly perished

advise n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

advise n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape recommend replacement

advise slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,237 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 99,237 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,953 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tracking required

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,351 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,772 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 84,772 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,499 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,499 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,947 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are perished

drivers outer door handle damaged, but still in working order.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perished

drivers outer door handle damaged, but still in working order.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,748 miles

osf door handle insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,337 miles

back box corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f outer door handle

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,102 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,224 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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CA05 AVC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CA05 AVC, 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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CA05 AVC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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