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BN06 UUW

2006 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,446 mi
Last recorded52,446 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 UUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 52,446 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear boot strut worn

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

under body and other components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2020 52,446 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear boot strut worn

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

under body and other components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 49,397 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2019 49,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both wiper rubber worn.

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated.

oil filter coorded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 44,435 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Rear beam axle across vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2017 44,336 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear beam axle across vehicle has some corrosion

engine manement light illuminated

Fail 13 Jan 2017 44,224 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2016 41,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,065 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished and bald on inner edge

Slight cuts in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 16 Jan 2015 36,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished and bald on inner edge

Slight cuts in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,740 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2014 33,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 30,200 miles

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

rear axle coroding

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,877 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 26,877 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

n/s/f wheel nuts fitted backwards ???? unable to view other wheel nuts due to trims fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,397 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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BN06 UUW 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 BN06 UUW, 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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BN06 UUW is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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