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AF06 VJM

2006 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,038 mi
Last recorded65,038 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VJM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,213 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 63,199 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel going to floor due to burst brake pipe (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,906 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 42,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 42,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,466 miles

1>brake pipes slightly coroded2>front brake discs slightly worn/pitted/scored

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front steel brake pipes slighty rusted

both rear steel brake pipes slighty rusted

exhaust system rusted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,724 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake dscs pitted and worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,518 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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AF06 VJM is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 39,628 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 AF06 VJM, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF06 VJM is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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