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YR05 PYB

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

31,384 mi
Last recorded31,384 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,384 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box shell corroded

heavy under body corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2021 31,384 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf/osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box shell corroded

heavy under body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2020 28,164 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2020 28,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,816 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 23,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust catching rear gear box mount

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 23,483 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure retaining strap on trailing arm broken (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust catching rear gear box mount

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,824 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses excessively

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 22,824 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses excessively

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

road springs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 21,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working stop/ tail (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

road springs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 20,548 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished

Fail 18 Jul 2015 20,548 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,629 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 19,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,455 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,778 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,048 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 11,044 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,656 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 PYB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 YR05 PYB, 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 PYB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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