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BD06 BVW

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,798 mi
Last recorded123,798 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 BVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 123,798 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 123,798 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,603 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 90,412 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 90,408 miles

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 87,083 miles

rear exhaust mount detached

Fail 7 May 2013 50,926 miles

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

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 5 May 2012 81,437 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 67,196 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 7 May 2011 67,196 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 8 May 2010 56,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 42,019 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 42,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BD06 BVW is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD06 BVW, 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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BD06 BVW is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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