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BG06 OWB

2006 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor (3.4.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,300 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2015 92,300 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,184 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Fail 13 Jan 2014 74,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,389 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 51,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,098 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2009 11,430 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2009 11,428 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,239 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)

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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BG06 OWB is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG06 OWB, 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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BG06 OWB is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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