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AU06 UTB

2006 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,572 mi
Last recorded69,572 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 UTB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on outside

Rear Coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,560 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded peeling off

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,954 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,830 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 56,830 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,496 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 51,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,828 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 26,826 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,333 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 17,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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AU06 UTB is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU06 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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AU06 UTB is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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