2005 Suzuki Alto · 4,313 MOT tests
2005 Suzuki Alto reliability
2005 Suzuki Altos fail 52.2% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Alto years (4,313 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- 52.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Altos: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 54,725
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,313
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 19.4% of tests fail here (226% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Alto
Fail rate by area
- Brakes22.5%
- Suspension20.4%
- Lights and electrics19.9%
- Body, chassis and structure19.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres9.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 10.25%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.33%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 7.26%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 7.14%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 6.7%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.38%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.97%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (16.37%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.35%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.89%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.88%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Alto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Suzuki Alto reliable?
2005 Suzuki Altos fail 52.2% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Alto years (4,313 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Alto MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (10.25% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.33% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Suzuki Alto have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Suzuki Alto shows 54,725 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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