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YR05 FDY

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,133 mi
Last recorded32,133 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 32,133 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 32,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 31,414 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 31,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2023 25,689 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 25,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb in wrong (4.3.1 (a) (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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 20,060 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 19,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 18,155 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 18,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 17,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 15,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,777 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,530 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,383 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FDY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FDY, 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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What year was YR05 FDY registered?

YR05 FDY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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