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YT05 SZK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,693 mi
Last recorded34,693 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 34,693 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 34,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,917 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 33,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 33,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 33,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 32,094 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,814 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,433 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 30,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 29,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,498 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 28,479 miles

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

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

SURFACE RUST UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and in a poor condition

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,599 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,621 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,582 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 20,487 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,176 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)

no washers

rear wiper split

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 SZK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YT05 SZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 SZK registered?

YT05 SZK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YT05 SZK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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