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BL55 UVZ

2006 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,752 mi
Last recorded132,752 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 132,752 miles

front brake imbalance 30%

Pass 30 May 2018 123,335 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 123,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,788 miles

front brake imbalance 28%

Fail 20 Jun 2017 112,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake imbalance 28%

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 103,015 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 31 May 2016 103,015 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 92,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,555 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,888 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 51,855 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,792 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,042 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Apr 2009 27,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

rear wiper blade split

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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BL55 UVZ is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BL55 UVZ, 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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BL55 UVZ is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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