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BJ06 APO

2006 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,170 mi
Last recorded38,170 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 APO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2014 38,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 35,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front anti roll bar mounting slight corosion

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,151 miles

nearside front anti roll bar mounting slight corosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,149 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 29,149 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 23,088 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,848 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

damage to lower engine moumting

Fail 17 Mar 2010 31,848 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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)

damage to lower engine moumting

Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,241 miles

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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BJ06 APO is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 APO, 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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What year was BJ06 APO registered?

BJ06 APO is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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