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YT55 OBW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 78,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 75,918 miles

Exhaust is has a rattle sound

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 75,892 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust is has a rattle sound

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,252 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,598 miles

Central Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door slight damage

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded and rear mounting broken

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of structural component

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 11 Jan 2019 63,159 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of structural component

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,795 miles

rear silencer weak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,886 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 49,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhausr silebcer in poor condition.

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but not likely to become unsecure.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhausr silebcer in poor condition.

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but not likely to become unsecure.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 42,824 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

high level stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre tread perished and cracking

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,365 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2011 25,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,559 miles

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

both rear lower spring cups corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 12,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 5,906 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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YT55 OBW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT55 OBW, 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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YT55 OBW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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