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CA05 OCR

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,868 mi
Last recorded107,868 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 107,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Outer 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 anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint hub were ball joint sits in is worn (2.4.G.2)

exhaust box skin rusted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing indecator (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust box skin rusted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,853 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,534 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Both bottom ball joint gaiters perished

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 39,534 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Both bottom ball joint gaiters perished

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,235 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,503 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)

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 OCR is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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