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BT55 OKW

2006 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,640 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 67,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Cracked on its mountings. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,181 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155 65 13 (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front anti roll bar mount plates (2.4.A.3)

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2016 54,326 miles

Rear exhaust mounting fractured

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 2 Feb 2016 54,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer 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)

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

Rear exhaust mounting fractured

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,507 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,504 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,331 miles

front brake discs corroded inside

Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded inside

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,788 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,079 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,432 miles

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

front wipers torn

Fail 16 Jan 2009 22,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers torn

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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BT55 OKW is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT55 OKW, 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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BT55 OKW is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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