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AJ55 UTB

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,061 mi
Last recorded137,061 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UTB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 137,061 miles

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

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

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

engine misfire

Fail 21 Jun 2013 136,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 119,155 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 119,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brakes just in balance

Fail 24 Jun 2011 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on.

exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,876 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management warning lamp on

tyre pressures low

Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,601 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine management warning lamp on

tyre pressures low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,296 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ55 UTB is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ55 UTB, 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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AJ55 UTB is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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