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YR05 CXM

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,538 mi
Last recorded115,538 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 115,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,017 miles

BOTH front tyres slightly feathered

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,451 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 106,181 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,919 miles

Nail O/s Rear Tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,906 miles

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

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

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

Nail O/s Rear Tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,352 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 88,096 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,076 miles

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,923 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

front cv boots leakimg small amounts of grease

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,961 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)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated but not yet leaking gases.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,266 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,616 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,718 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,438 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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YR05 CXM is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR05 CXM, 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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YR05 CXM is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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