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YP05 CWR

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,641 mi
Last recorded66,641 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 CWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres old & cracking

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

slight brake travell

Fail 2 Feb 2018 63,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

all four tyres old & cracking

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

slight brake travell

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,141 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres cracking

exhaust rusty

radiator bottom support bracket brocken

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,115 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

tyre pressure low

when was cambelt change?

wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2013 35,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,387 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 26,938 miles

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perished!

Both front brakes binding slightly!

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,938 miles

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perished!

Both front brakes binding slightly!

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,036 miles

front and rear flexi ferrel ends slightly corroded

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2009 12,778 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 7,811 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 CWR 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 66.7%.

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 CWR, 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 CWR is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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