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YY55 TGZ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,572 mi
Last recorded64,572 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 TGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2018 64,572 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 64,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,043 miles

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,468 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to m1.6mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm

rear of the exhaust system is corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,721 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 34,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside brake binding

Fail 16 Dec 2013 31,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside brake binding

Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,074 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,018 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 25,007 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,809 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 21,807 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs badly corrodied and pitted on inner side

Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,132 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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YY55 TGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 40,683 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YY55 TGZ, 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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YY55 TGZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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