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CA05 CHL

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,632 mi
Last recorded81,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,632 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 31 May 2013 76,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,014 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling = both front suspension arms corroded/peeling

Fail 23 May 2012 66,781 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 57,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,162 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Nearside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,953 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Front brake pads starting to wear thin.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 22 May 2008 30,092 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 CHL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CA05 CHL, 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 CA05 CHL registered?

CA05 CHL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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