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BJ06 CNX

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,777 mi
Last recorded74,777 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 CNX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 74,777 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 74,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine overheating

Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,790 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 71,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 71,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator leaking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,518 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 65,454 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 59,198 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 59,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 51,972 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 51,972 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 47,271 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 47,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

dip stick broken

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,237 miles

tip missing from oil level dipstick

Fail 30 May 2019 44,206 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened at attachment to suspension hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tip missing from oil level dipstick

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,105 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,047 miles

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 Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,203 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 38,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,212 miles

Center brake light not working.

O/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 36,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Center brake light not working.

O/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,075 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,071 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,532 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,956 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

back box corroded

nsr tyre starting to perrish

Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CNX is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CNX, 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 CNX is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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