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YS05 CZX

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,276 mi
Last recorded109,276 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2021 109,276 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 30kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Floor excessively deteriorated excess corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 40kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose damaged fuel neck excessively corroded (vapour leaks) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroding / corroded

o/s + n/s lower inner sills corroding

small chip in windscreen

sump corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,714 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

vehicle has age related corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2021 107,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear shock absorbers corroded

vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,618 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brakes slightly binding

vehicle shows underside signs of age related corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2020 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball jiont[arm] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brakes slightly binding

vehicle shows underside signs of age related corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,135 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has edge wear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/ floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

[both] front brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,564 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom ball jiont (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 90,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 90,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased

exhaust deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,495 miles

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

exhaust centrebox outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,495 miles

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

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

exhaust centrebox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,868 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,868 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,855 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,385 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 41,208 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 CZX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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