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YP05 UBM

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,404 mi
Last recorded108,404 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 107,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,915 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 96,134 miles

All 4 tyre's worn between 2.5 to 3.9 mm in various place, wairing unevenly

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear and nearside front tyre's perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2014 87,404 miles

front pads worn

off side rear tyre 2mm inner edge and heavily perished

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear springs corroded

screen chipped

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,730 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 75,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,541 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,356 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,500 miles

see checklist 44656

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 9,029 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 UBM is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP05 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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