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YT05 SYZ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,266 mi
Last recorded59,266 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 SYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 59,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,957 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 57,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,476 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,513 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2014 43,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,354 miles

front brake bind / under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / exhaust corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2012 33,354 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake bind / under body corrosion / brake pipe corrosion / exhaust corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,734 miles

brake pipe corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2011 27,734 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

brake pipe corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2010 22,469 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,469 miles

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2009 16,591 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 16,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 10,840 miles

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

nsf tyre side wall scuffs/exhaust corrosion/both front inner discs faces heavily pitting

Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,840 miles

nsf tyre side wall scuffs/exhaust corrosion/both front inner discs faces heavily pitting

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 SYZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT05 SYZ, 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 YT05 SYZ registered?

YT05 SYZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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