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BP55 VHD

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,763 mi
Last recorded23,763 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 23,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped front and center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 21,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 21,046 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 17,944 miles

general components corroded under body

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 16,865 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 15,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 14,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 14,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 9,557 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 7,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 5,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 5,384 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 5,352 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 5,352 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 5,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 4,230 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 4,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 3,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 2,956 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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BP55 VHD is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP55 VHD, 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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BP55 VHD is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 February 2006.

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