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DY05 EFJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 EFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,739 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 97,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,842 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 77,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,633 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 67,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear section exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,732 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,329 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,876 miles

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

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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DY05 EFJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY05 EFJ, 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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DY05 EFJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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