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YW05 EHL

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,997 mi
Last recorded17,997 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 EHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,997 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 17,997 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 13,323 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 13,323 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,150 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YW05 EHL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YW05 EHL, 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 YW05 EHL registered?

YW05 EHL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is YW05 EHL safe to buy?

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