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YR55 GWO

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,291 mi
Last recorded29,291 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 GWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,536 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 23,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,230 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,045 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,266 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 15,266 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 12,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,883 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 7,961 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,768 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YR55 GWO is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR55 GWO, 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 YR55 GWO registered?

YR55 GWO is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 GWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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