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YT05 AYW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,437 mi
Last recorded100,437 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 AYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,437 miles

corrosion started on underbody in general, also on engine sump ,suspension etc

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,339 miles

All Brake Lines & Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding, some are approaching concern, all greased.

All Coil Springs are corroding.

All Suspension Arms, Rear Axle and Panhard Rod are corroding.

Boot Floor, Floor Seams, Inner Sills & Rear Floors are corroding.

Engine Management Lamp is ON.

O/S CV Boot is beginning to age.

O/S Radiator Mounting is corroded heavily.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,339 miles

All Brake Lines & Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding, some are approaching concern, all greased.

All Coil Springs are corroding.

All Suspension Arms, Rear Axle and Panhard Rod are corroding.

Boot Floor, Floor Seams, Inner Sills & Rear Floors are corroding.

Engine Management Lamp is ON.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S CV Boot is beginning to age.

O/S Radiator Mounting is corroded heavily.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,390 miles

All Coil Springs are corroded.

Front Brake Pipes are corroded, borderline to failure.

Front Brake backing plates are corroding.

Front Tyres are both wearing on the outer edges, especially N/S, which is borderline to failure.

Front to Rear Brake Pipes at Rear are corroded, borderline to failure.

Rear Brake Pipes are corroded, borderline to failure.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 77,674 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Front Brake Pipes are corroding. (OILED)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sump is corroded, heavy in places.

Wipers are worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,674 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Front Brake Pipes are corroding. (OILED)

Sump is corroded, heavy in places.

Wipers are worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,713 miles

All brake lines are beginning to corrode.

Engine Sump is corroded.

Minor leak of exhaust gasses from the front pipe.

N/S/R Tyre is aged. Rubber is deteriorating. Replacement should be sought.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,690 miles

corrosion on all suspension

corrosion started on brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on underbody

general corrosion on exhaust, system deteriorating esp front pipe and rear silencer

Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,690 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

corrosion on all suspension

corrosion started on brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on underbody

front brake pads getting low

general corrosion on exhaust, system deteriorating esp front pipe and rear silencer

high level brake lamp inoperative

wipers worn

Fail 10 Mar 2010 51,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on exhaust front pipe and on rearmost silencer

corrosion started on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

front brake pads 65% worn

wear on drivers seat belt near lower anchoridge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,764 miles

corrosion on exhaust front pipe and on rearmost silencer

corrosion started on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

front brake pads 65% worn

wear on drivers seat belt near lower anchoridge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,051 miles

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

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

corrosion started on centre silencer

front brake pads on wear limit for MOT pass

Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion started on centre silencer

front brake pads on wear limit for MOT pass

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,807 miles

wipers worn

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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YT05 AYW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 YT05 AYW, 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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YT05 AYW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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