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YS05 XTH

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,475 mi
Last recorded48,475 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,475 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner sills corroding

n/s wiper split on end

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear spring supports corroding

sump corroded

track control arms corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 26 Oct 2017 48,475 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

inner sills corroding

n/s wiper split on end

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear spring supports corroding

sump corroded

track control arms corroding

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,132 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 46,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,031 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,397 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 40,397 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eng man light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,885 miles

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

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated (cracking)

rear silencer's outer skin is corroded and deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,885 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated (cracking)

rear silencer's outer skin is corroded and deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,304 miles

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

eng man light on

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

eng man light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,206 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,155 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 32,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,074 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,703 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XTH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

YS05 XTH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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