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YS05 CZJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,539 mi
Last recorded89,539 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 CZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 89,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 89,539 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,825 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,824 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested fasle reading due to leaks (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 66,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,057 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,504 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 40,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 1,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 803 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 CZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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