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BT06 YGW

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,946 mi
Last recorded49,946 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,946 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Surface corrosion present cross all front and rear suspension units

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Feb 2025 49,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front of centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Surface corrosion present cross all front and rear suspension units

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 39,899 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 39,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,533 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 39,532 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 59,291 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,916 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 38,916 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 32,233 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 32,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,805 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 28,805 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,260 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,260 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,839 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 22,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,723 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 YGW is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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