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YY05 DWD

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,687 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 70,098 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 70,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,078 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,717 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 63,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,335 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,041 miles

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

rear axel beam showing corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2013 56,041 miles

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

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

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

rear axel beam showing corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 34,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,641 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,552 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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YY05 DWD is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY05 DWD, 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 YY05 DWD registered?

YY05 DWD is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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