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CA05 JYJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,518 mi
Last recorded67,518 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,482 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 65,259 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 64,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 59,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,561 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked perished

Fail 24 Mar 2016 55,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear tyres cracked perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,491 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,491 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 46,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 42,487 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 42,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,265 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 38,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 32,919 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 32,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 28,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,143 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 23,143 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 18,016 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 JYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

CA05 JYJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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