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YS55 RYB

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 RYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

abs light comes on when lights switched on

Fail 24 Apr 2019 75,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

abs light comes on when lights switched on

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,979 miles

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

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

tread depths osf5mmosr4mmnsf5mmnsr5mm

Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,977 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

tread depths osf5mmosr4mmnsf5mmnsr5mm

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,136 miles

osr4mm osf3mm nsr5mm nsf5mm

Fail 17 Jan 2017 72,128 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

osr4mm osf3mm nsr5mm nsf5mm

Pass 21 Jan 2016 70,965 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 67,412 miles

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

both front discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 67,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both front discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,903 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front brake disc worn on the inside

Fail 13 Jan 2014 62,883 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front brake disc worn on the inside

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,953 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,892 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,101 miles

front brakes out of balance

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,579 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 40,542 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,504 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,375 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 RYB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YS55 RYB, 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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YS55 RYB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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