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2005 SUZUKI ALTO
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- Registration SW05ANP
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model ALTO
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1061cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front floor pan/inner sill holed outwith prescribed area
12 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,298 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018 11 Jun 202611 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
19 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,686 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front inner sill holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area
- both rear service brake efforts poor
- Offside Rear shock absorber very heavily corroded but functioning
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK - UNABLE TO TEST (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- offside front inner sill holed with corrosion outwith prescribed area
- both rear service brake efforts poor
- Offside Rear shock absorber very heavily corroded but functioning
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,277 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016 11 Jun 20269 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 49,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,155 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 48,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
31 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,562 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,588 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,627 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,459 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
31 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,459 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,432 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,895 MI
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SW05ANP was registered on 2005-05-17
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