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BJ06 APK

2006 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,907 mi
Last recorded59,907 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 APK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 59,895 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1556513 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2018 40,384 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,726 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 30,726 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 28,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf body panel damaged, not affecting other components

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 28,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf body panel damaged, not affecting other components

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

rear wheels grabbing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,192 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,533 miles

front brake disc,s excess corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2012 24,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front brake disc,s excess corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ06 APK is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ06 APK, 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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BJ06 APK is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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