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YP55 COH

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 COH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,641 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,979 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 78,303 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 73,828 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,225 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from intermediate pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn leaking grease (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heavily corroded through out

Fail 16 Aug 2017 63,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn leaking grease (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heavily corroded through out

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,546 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 60,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2015 58,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,238 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,238 miles

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

Both Rear Tyres Excessively Cracked But Meeting VOSA Requirements.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,399 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cracks in n/s+o/s rear tyre treads

heavy corrosion n/s+o/s rear suspension coil mountings

Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cracks in n/s+o/s rear tyre treads

heavy corrosion n/s+o/s rear suspension coil mountings

Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,852 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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YP55 COH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YP55 COH, 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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YP55 COH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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