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CA54 EBK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,335 mi
Last recorded43,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 EBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced un derbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s & o/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 43,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced un derbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s & o/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,790 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s into flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 42,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre flooring jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s into flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,281 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into n/s & o/s/f flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s on edges (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody / chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 46,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s/rear at suspension arm mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into n/s & o/s/f flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s on edges (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody / chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,005 miles

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

Front oil leak

underbody/chassis rusting badly in places

underbody/chassis rusting badly in places

Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded into both front flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody/chassis rusting in places

Fail 27 Jan 2015 35,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underbody/chassis rusting in places

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,257 miles

rear exaust silencer rusted badly

underbody/chassis rusting in places

Fail 14 Jan 2014 32,257 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,570 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,815 miles

both front wiper blades fraying on ends

rear exhaust silencer rusting badly

slight noise fron n/s/rear wheel bearing

underbody rusting in places

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,190 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 11,853 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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CA54 EBK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA54 EBK, 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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CA54 EBK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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