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YT05 TBY

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,781 mi
Last recorded72,781 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 72,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,744 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,744 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,842 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,842 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,852 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,871 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,234 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,588 miles

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

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 TBY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

YT05 TBY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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