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YP05 UBU

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,084 mi
Last recorded34,084 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 34,084 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 32,844 miles

under body corrosion in places

Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,870 miles

under body corrosion in places

Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,321 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 28,319 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 22,795 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 22,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear corrosion on rear beam axle

Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,854 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 21,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,546 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 20,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking from joint (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,647 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 25 Feb 2015 19,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,201 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front disc inner surfaces corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside front tyre inflated for test

Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,324 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 9,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,401 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 UBU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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