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V316 MNM

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 MNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 79,004 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,591 miles

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

front exhaust mounts deteriorated but still adequately supporting system

Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust mounts deteriorated but still adequately supporting system

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,089 miles

corrosion on offside outer sill

exhaust front pipe has a 1 split rubber mount, exhaust supported ok

nearside front and offside front track control arm bushes worn

Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on offside outer sill

nearside front and offside front track control arm bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,021 miles

crack in offside headlamp lense

track control arm bushes worn in both front lower arms

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,583 miles

movement in offside front strut

nearsidde front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,152 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 59,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,385 miles

nerside rear tyre wearin on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,408 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel rims slightly buckled

front no plate delaminating

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

oil seepage at gearbox

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,265 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 51,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked & delaminating

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,397 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,557 miles

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

Plastic trim fitted to fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully

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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V316 MNM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V316 MNM, 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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V316 MNM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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