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YT55 OCL

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,324 mi
Last recorded61,324 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 OCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,578 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,578 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,159 miles

Rear exhaust box is deteriorating .

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,925 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,474 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,437 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,972 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,251 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING INNER TREAD OFF

NO SPARE WHEEL

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 OCL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YT55 OCL, 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 YT55 OCL registered?

YT55 OCL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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