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V245 SWL

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 SWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2013 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front spot light loose

advise rear brakes low effort ,just passed test

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,423 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 97,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,183 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 94,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 92,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,662 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

deterioration of both front brake discs.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 86,654 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

deterioration of both front brake discs.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 86,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear brake pipes slightly pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,777 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 74,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 59,255 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 59,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2005 48,842 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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V245 SWL is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V245 SWL, 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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V245 SWL is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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