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YP55 UGW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,465 mi
Last recorded87,465 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 UGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle has age related under body rust but not weak

Fail 29 Nov 2021 87,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has age related under body rust but not weak

Pass 6 Dec 2020 77,269 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has age related corrosion but not weak

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 10 Dec 2019 70,267 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 70,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 64,542 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,256 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 58,255 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 58,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,360 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 30 Sep 2015 52,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,906 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,901 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perished on edges of tread

Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,901 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre perished on edges of tread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,191 miles

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

Near side rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Near side rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 28,900 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2009 28,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,861 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 UGW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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