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YR55 NME

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,852 mi
Last recorded38,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 NME
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2018 38,852 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 38,152 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 38,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,748 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,748 miles

Headlamp insecure o/s/f (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,408 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,721 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 9,721 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 NME is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR55 NME, 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 NME registered?

YR55 NME is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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