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AK06 NBG

2006 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,254 miles

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes rusty

n/s/f tyre worn slight on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorted

Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn slight on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorted

rear exhaust bracket broken

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,874 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2016 1,548 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,870 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2015 51,529 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 51,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 43,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside front bulb holder insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,884 miles

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

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

exhoust deteriated

nearside rear tyre has cut

Fail 25 Mar 2012 26,717 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all four tyres perished and cracked.

all four tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,766 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 11,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

long handbrake travel

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 NBG is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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