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YY05 DWF

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,219 mi
Last recorded70,219 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,263 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,676 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

front coil springs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,483 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

front coil springs corroded.

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 42,330 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,978 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,899 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 29,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,483 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 DWF is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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