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FCZ 6168

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,936 mi
Last recorded75,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 6168
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,936 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 75,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,181 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

battery insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2012 73,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 66,839 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 58,792 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 58,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,621 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 52,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear and offside front tyres badly perished

Fail 4 Sep 2007 48,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear and offside front tyres badly perished

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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FCZ 6168 is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 46,196 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 FCZ 6168, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FCZ 6168 is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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