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YP55 UGX

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,003 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly coroded.

offside rear shocker slight leak.

parking brake efficiency just met. may need further adjustment. offside rear wheel slight bind.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,756 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,756 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,889 miles

Bumper insecure rear ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 65,889 miles

Bumper insecure rear ()

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light disconected

Fail 4 Nov 2014 60,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre brake light disconected

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,815 miles

exhaust deteriated

Fail 6 Nov 2013 56,815 miles

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,578 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,289 miles

hi level brake light not working

Fail 8 Nov 2011 49,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

hi level brake light not working

o/s n/s front discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,834 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,176 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 32,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UGX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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