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YP05 UBW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,738 mi
Last recorded89,738 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 89,738 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust underneath.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,503 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Unable to inspect front brake pad wear

Offside Front Unable to inspect front brake pad wear

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Unable to inspect front brake pad wear

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Unable to inspect front brake pad wear

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

Pass 27 May 2015 79,098 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 79,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 72,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,253 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,253 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,549 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 47,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,819 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,819 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,010 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 UBW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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