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CA05 CHK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,469 mi
Last recorded49,469 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,326 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 35,326 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,743 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 31,742 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,078 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 23,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres have cuts

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,488 miles

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres have cuts

Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,330 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 15,086 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 15,085 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,358 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 82,662 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,030 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 CHK 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 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 40,683 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CA05 CHK, 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 CHK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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