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P205 PYD

1997 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,959 mi
Last recorded95,959 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 PYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,959 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 94,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2018 94,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,797 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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P205 PYD is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in White with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 48,682 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 P205 PYD, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P205 PYD registered?

P205 PYD is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P205 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 PYD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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