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BF06 UKG

2006 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,809 mi
Last recorded56,809 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 UKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,809 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 56,805 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 56,483 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 55,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,526 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2020 53,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust outer sleeve corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all floor and chassis surface corroded in places

front exhaust heat shields corroded and becoming loose

nearside front brake calliper slide gaiter missing and slide corroded (may causing braking faults if not repaired)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn unevenly (stepped tread)

offside front brake calliper slide gaiter missing

offside rear brake binding slightly (advise inspection)

Fail 14 Feb 2019 50,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar front mounting point holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust outer sleeve corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all floor and chassis surface corroded in places

front exhaust heat shields corroded and becoming loose

nearside front brake calliper slide gaiter missing and slide corroded (may causing braking faults if not repaired)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and worn unevenly (stepped tread)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,908 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,857 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 42,327 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 42,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,889 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 39,889 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,129 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 36,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,606 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,515 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 31,435 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,098 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 21,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,383 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,717 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 9,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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BF06 UKG is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BF06 UKG, 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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BF06 UKG is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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