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PC08 MAT

2016 Suzuki Alto

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC08 MAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 92,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 32,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner cv boot slight weep

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner cv boot slight weep[

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 84,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to and from flexible hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever travel high but not excessive

Pass 30 Jul 2024 28,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 27,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 70,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 26,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 25,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 25,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 54,067 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 24,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 34,053 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 17,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 15,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack/split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack/split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,042 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,021 miles

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

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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PC08 MAT is a 2016 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PC08 MAT, 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 10 years old, this Suzuki Alto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PC08 MAT is a 2016 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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