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YP05 ZVX

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,871 mi
Last recorded91,871 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 ZVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 91,630 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,708 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 87,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,865 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,622 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 68,622 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,553 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 51,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,369 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,313 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f doorhandle broken

wheeltrims poor fit hitting tyre valves advs change

Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

VEHICLE NEEDS FULL BRAKE CHECK (URGENT)

n/s/f door handle broken

o/s/r tyre wall in poor condition advs urgent change

slight brake judder front discs

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,173 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,377 miles

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

off side front tyre started to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 3,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,717 miles

Oil leak

advise hand brake could do with adjusting due to travel on lever

Fail 21 Apr 2008 3,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

advise hand brake could do with adjusting due to travel on lever

advise offside front inner driveshaft boot leaking

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 ZVX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZVX, 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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What year was YP05 ZVX registered?

YP05 ZVX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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