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BJ06 ZCA

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,637 mi
Last recorded88,637 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust pipe deteriorating and corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2021 88,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust pipe deteriorating and corroding

slight wear in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,775 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases getting very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides getting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring above fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 82,173 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting very wiorn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

starting to get rusty on the underside

Fail 1 Oct 2018 72,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting very wiorn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

starting to get rusty on the underside

Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,903 miles

could do with a wax oil

Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

could do with a wax oil

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,485 miles

front disc rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2014 34,485 miles

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

front disc rusty

ofside rear brake binding

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2013 24,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,064 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,501 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,792 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,019 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 21,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 11,894 miles

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 ZCA is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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