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AV06 HVM

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,892 mi
Last recorded80,892 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 HVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face worn very thin and discs pitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front antiroll bar anchor bracket ,bothside rear trailing arm anchor plate and front to rear inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter prishing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,891 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer c.v gaiter broken. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face worn very thin and discs pitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front antiroll bar anchor bracket ,bothside rear trailing arm anchor plate and front to rear inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter prishing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,772 miles

All coil springs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 70,644 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering arm has play (2.3 (a) (i))

All coil springs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,470 miles

Front both front wipers smearing (strong advise)

Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front cv gaitor leaking grease

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,465 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front both front wipers smearing (strong advise)

Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (strong advise) (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear drum wet but cannot tell if brake fluid or water

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

Offside Front cv gaitor leaking grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm perishing has has cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective spare tyre is has little or no pressure ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 54,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,858 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin rusted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 36,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

centre exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,484 miles

BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS PERISHERED

COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

REAR EXHAUST BOX RATTLES

TRACK ROD END BOOTS PERSHERIED

Fail 6 Mar 2014 28,484 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS PERISHERED

COIL SPRINGS RUSTED

REAR EXHAUST BOX RATTLES

TRACK ROD END BOOTS PERSHERIED

Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,442 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,074 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 24,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,356 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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AV06 HVM 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 63.2%.

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 AV06 HVM, 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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AV06 HVM is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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