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CA05 UMZ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,749 mi
Last recorded37,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 37,749 miles

Nearside Front door difficult to open from the outside

Fail 14 Jul 2026 37,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front door difficult to open from the outside

Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 32,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 32,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 31,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,705 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 31,698 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,300 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,004 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak rocker cover

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,421 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,759 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)

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

n/s/f lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened

o/s/f lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,973 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 UMZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA05 UMZ registered?

CA05 UMZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is CA05 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 UMZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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