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BT06 DFJ

2006 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,695 mi
Last recorded86,695 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 DFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,695 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 86,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Feb 2022 86,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 lamp damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lense damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2021 82,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lense damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

can not see condition of brake pads due to wheel trims

Fail 18 Jul 2018 73,664 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

can not see condition of brake pads due to wheel trims

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,160 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 65,158 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,348 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,292 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside & offside rear tyres perrished

Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,292 miles

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

Offside 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 & offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside & offside rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,716 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear tyre's perrishing/cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust box outer skin corroding

rear tyre's perrishing/cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,219 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 38,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,810 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,275 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,592 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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BT06 DFJ is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT06 DFJ, 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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BT06 DFJ is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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