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YR05 FEV

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,691 mi
Last recorded48,691 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 FEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 48,691 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 48,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 44,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,154 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all inc front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 36,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2022 35,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f n/s/r bind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres has small crake but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,156 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 32,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 31,245 miles

front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,475 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,171 miles

Rear tyres o/s + n/s cracking and perished

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,908 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 24,908 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system (middle section)corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,405 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,632 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 21,632 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,975 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,271 miles

Offside 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)

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 FEV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

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

Is YR05 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 FEV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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