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AK06 CWJ

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

150,399 mi
Last recorded150,399 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 CWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 150,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

nearside headlamp deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,696 miles

Engine sump pan leaking heavily corroded and porous

Heavy surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 28 Sep 2018 136,696 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine sump pan leaking heavily corroded and porous

Heavy surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,626 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 119,626 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,820 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 100,761 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,596 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 82,801 miles

Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing Both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering locking device missing Offside front track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,454 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 70,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,714 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 51,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,237 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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AK06 CWJ is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 AK06 CWJ, 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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AK06 CWJ is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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