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BU06 YWL

2006 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,080 mi
Last recorded56,080 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 56,080 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 56,080 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 53,487 miles

both front anti roll bar rusty

both front brake discs rusty

front bumper cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2018 53,487 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front anti roll bar rusty

both front brake discs rusty

front bumper cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Address: New Pond Parade, 6 New West End Road, W End Rd, Ruislip HA4 6LR (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 51,098 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Address: New Pond Parade, 6 New West End Road, W End Rd, Ruislip HA4 6LR (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,902 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,820 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,171 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 29,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,556 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,703 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,202 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,407 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 YWL is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU06 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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