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BU06 BCY

2006 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,504 mi
Last recorded65,504 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 BCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,504 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 65,503 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 59,548 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 56,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,654 miles

front and rear prescrided area been covered in underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,278 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,278 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,459 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,029 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,304 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <<<< ON 1.6mm >>>> (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <<<< ON 1.6mm >>>> (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear service brake efficiency only just met

coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH ns and os (3.7.B.3)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,006 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,035 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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BU06 BCY is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BU06 BCY, 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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BU06 BCY is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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