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OV55PXM
2005 SUZUKI ALTO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1061cc
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- Registration OV55PXM
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model ALTO
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1061cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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166 Total Defects Recorded
19 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,913 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Goes down to floor (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,903 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2025 28 Jun 202611 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,770 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- vehicle underside corroded
- Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,270 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,958 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Inner sill corroded
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Inner sill corroded
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,931 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear nearside tyre is starting to crack and perish
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system is corroded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,931 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system is corroded
- Rear nearside tyre is starting to crack and perish
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,001 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres are perished
- Exhaust system is corroded
- Corrosion to the under side of complete vehicle
30 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,987 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018 28 Jun 202629 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
24 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,444 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Chassis is starting to corrode
23 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Chassis is starting to corrode
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,641 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear shock absorber top rubber bush slightly deteriorated
- r/o/s shockie has lost all its dampness, recommend replacement
- r/n/s tyre badly perished
- damp around r/o/s shockie
- all four coil springs corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- F/n/s track rod end dust cover perished
23 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket snapped (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- r/o/s shockie has lost all its dampness, recommend replacement
- rear shock absorber top rubber bush slightly deteriorated
- r/n/s tyre badly perished
- damp around r/o/s shockie
- all four coil springs corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- F/n/s track rod end dust cover perished
18 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,928 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015 28 Jun 202623 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,277 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014 28 Jun 202617 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,415 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013 28 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,277 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 28 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,552 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,659 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
17 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,844 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,844 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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OV55PXM was registered on 2005-11-18
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