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BF56 DYO

2006 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,400 mi
Last recorded64,400 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 DYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wheel caps fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 64,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wheel caps fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,642 miles

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)

rear silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

unable to fully inspect some brake pipes and brake hose ferruls coated in grease

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,777 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

unable to fully inspect some brake pipes and brake hose ferruls coated in grease

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,821 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 25,784 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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BF56 DYO is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF56 DYO, 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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BF56 DYO is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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