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YT05 TEV

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,732 mi
Last recorded103,732 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,732 miles

Front Coil Springs Corroded

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

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

Vehicle Generally Rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,537 miles

engine man lamp on

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man lamp on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,667 miles

front and rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

management light on

rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2016 85,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

management light on

rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,678 miles

Engine Management Lamp Iluminated

Inflated All Tyres Prior To Testing Vehicle

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,678 miles

Engine Management Lamp Iluminated

Inflated All Tyres Prior To Testing Vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,957 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 68,957 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,958 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,036 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,725 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 31,725 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 17,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,001 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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YT05 TEV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

YT05 TEV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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