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AP55 JGX

2006 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,846 mi
Last recorded77,846 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 JGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 77,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested!! (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Nearside missing ()

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear insecure (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 72,826 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Nearside missing ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 72,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,690 miles

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

Nearside mirror broken

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Dec 2017 67,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside mirror broken

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,464 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 62,462 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer rear casing delaminating

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both bottom ball joint dust cover perished (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust down pipe small hole, end box breaking up

exhaust end bracket broken but secure

Fail 6 Feb 2016 56,511 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front disc faces breaking up (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Service brake indicates brake bind both fronts and osr brakes hanging on (3.7.D.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both bottom ball joint dust cover perished (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust down pipe small hole, end box breaking up

exhaust end bracket broken but secure

Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,442 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded (rattling)::

front brake discs heavily corroded & worn in poor condition::

n/s mirror cracked::

Fail 31 Jan 2015 49,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system heavily corroded (rattling)::

front brake discs heavily corroded & worn in poor condition::

n/s mirror cracked::

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,462 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 43,462 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on both shoulders

hand brake has low reserve travel

nsr tyre worn on inner edge and perished on outter wall

osr tyre worn on inner edges and perished on outter wall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,053 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2013 39,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,382 miles

1/ n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,671 miles

n/s door miror glass damaged.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 29,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s door miror glass damaged.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,065 miles

1. o/s front tyre worn on inside edge. 2. n/s front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges.

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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AP55 JGX is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AP55 JGX, 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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AP55 JGX is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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