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CA05 UMT

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UMT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,986 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

noise on steering

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,732 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,368 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,686 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,584 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,564 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,494 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,918 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 UMT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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