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BU06 YWM

2006 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,886 mi
Last recorded41,886 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Alto39,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 41,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 41,869 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 41,863 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 41,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 40,629 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,521 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 40,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,002 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 18,735 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 18,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 15,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 9,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,993 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 YWM is a 2006 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YWM, 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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What year was BU06 YWM registered?

BU06 YWM is a 2006 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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