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YS55 ETL

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,336 mi
Last recorded26,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 ETL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working as they should (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 also deteriorated (cracking ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also deteriorated (cracking ()

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 21,155 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

general corrosion under car

Fail 17 May 2016 21,155 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system

general corrosion under car

Pass 7 May 2015 16,953 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

general corrosion under car

Pass 8 May 2014 14,401 miles

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

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

general corrosion under car

Pass 12 Mar 2013 7,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,459 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 6,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 5,063 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 3,840 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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YS55 ETL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS55 ETL, 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 YS55 ETL registered?

YS55 ETL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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