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YP05 CWM

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,598 mi
Last recorded105,598 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 CWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,598 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 105,521 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear slight noise from bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2018 104,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear slight noise from bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,321 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 100,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,325 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,026 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

both rear coil springs corroded.

o/s/r tyre scrubbing heavily on inner edge.

rear and front exhaust mountings detatched.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

both rear coil springs corroded.

o/s/r tyre scrubbing heavily on inner edge.

rear and front exhaust mountings detatched.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,049 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

n/s wiper deteriorated

n/s/r hub cap fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,921 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

both rear lower coil spring mountings corroded.

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,915 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

both rear lower coil spring mountings corroded.

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,165 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 49,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,765 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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YP05 CWM is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP05 CWM, 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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YP05 CWM is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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