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YS05 CYE

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,320 mi
Last recorded87,320 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 CYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads low

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

oil leak

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2019 87,314 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads low

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise fuel flap mechanism worn

advise rear exhaust hanger broken

advise underside corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,715 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Rear exhaust bracket broken and insecure

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,976 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,452 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 753,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 73,706 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 73,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 72,210 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 72,210 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 70,615 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 69,202 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 69,202 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,138 miles

front nearside wheel slightly binding

Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front nearside wheel slightly binding

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,847 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 46,847 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YS05 CYE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS05 CYE, 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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YS05 CYE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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