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CA05 UNB

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,995 mi
Last recorded43,995 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 43,995 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe detached from flange on manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in top of suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower spring cup mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box support bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,040 miles

both rear shockabsorbers damp

exhaust deteriorated

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 34,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn/devoid of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the inner sill area, just outside 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

front radiator mounting heavily corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,907 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 20,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 19,918 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 18,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,713 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,934 miles

SMALL CRACKS IN O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRE TREADS

Pass 17 Jun 2013 13,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,286 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,753 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Jun 2009 10,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 9,041 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 UNB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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