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AF06 VKB

2006 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,534 mi
Last recorded111,534 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 111,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 106,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil!

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 97,041 miles

Offside Rear Outside door handle broken but still works!

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 90,703 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 90,703 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users aligned (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,866 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,779 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 65,600 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 65,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,311 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,066 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,984 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,072 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 13,042 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VKB is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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