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CA05 AVK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,321 mi
Last recorded49,321 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 AVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,321 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 49,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust box/cat broken up inside

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,926 miles

oil leak from rocker cover

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust baffles collapsed

Fail 16 Oct 2015 43,926 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust baffles collapsed

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,645 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,125 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 38,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear Tyre cracked/perished

offside rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s/rear len damage

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,897 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel flap loose

light cuts in rear tyres

Fail 13 Sep 2011 22,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel flap loose

light cuts in rear tyres

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,908 miles

all wheel trims damaged

both rear lenses cracked damaged / no white light showing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 16,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wheel trims damaged

both rear lenses cracked damaged / no white light showing

Pass 23 Dec 2009 11,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 5,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 3,608 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 3,608 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 AVK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AVK, 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 AVK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 May 2005.

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