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YS05 CZE

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,500 mi
Last recorded49,500 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 CZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,500 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 49,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,495 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 49,495 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 38,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2014 38,923 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,512 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,196 miles

Near Side Front side mirrir is slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Box slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 33,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Near Side Front side mirrir is slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Box slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,609 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 17,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 17,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 12,450 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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YS05 CZE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CZE, 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 YS05 CZE registered?

YS05 CZE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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