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V352 KCL

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

47,489 mi
Last recorded47,489 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV352 KCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,489 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 47,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust front pipe corroded/ split

inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,298 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside and offside front floors are slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 46,298 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/ sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside and offside front floors are slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,266 miles

nearside and offside front floors are slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills are slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,251 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front floors are slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner sills are slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are slightly corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,524 miles

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

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 44,550 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust rubber split

nearside and offside front track control arm bushes are deteriorated

nearside and offside inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 43,883 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust rubber split

nearside and offside front track control arm bushes are deteriorated

nearside and offside inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,143 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

near and offside track control arm rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside rear inner sills are corroded/rusty

offside rear tyre is perished

rear silencer rubber mount split

slight wheel bind offside front

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,268 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front chassis and floors are slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slighly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front chassis and floors are slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slighly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,429 miles

covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,429 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,597 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,597 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,643 miles

covers over front to rear brake pipes

n/s and o/s front tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

covers over front to rear brake pipes

n/s and o/s front tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,777 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 38,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,145 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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V352 KCL is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V352 KCL, 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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V352 KCL is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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