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YP55 ONJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,302 mi
Last recorded63,302 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ONJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,909 miles

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

Nearside Front front tyre scrubbing in inner edge

Nearside Front scrubbing on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer

Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front scrubbing on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer

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

Nearside Front front tyre scrubbing in inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,625 miles

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

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surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 12 Feb 2018 55,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,078 miles

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

Front exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,069 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings antiroll bar mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

Front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2016 54,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner sills, both sides (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 52,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,729 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 51,729 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,227 miles

front brakes discs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 17,147 miles

Nearside 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)

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 ONJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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