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W143 JJO

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,294 mi
Last recorded4,294 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 JJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 4,294 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 4,293 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,725 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 95,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,065 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

age cracking and cuts to both rear tyres

age cracking on rear suspension bushes

damage to n/s/f outer sill

damage to rear bumper and tailgate

n/s/f indicator loose

oil leak from gearbox area

slight corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

wiper blades smearing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 81,065 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age cracking and cuts to both rear tyres

age cracking on rear suspension bushes

damage to n/s/f outer sill

damage to rear bumper and tailgate

n/s/f indicator loose

oil leak from gearbox area

slight corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

wiper blades smearing

Fail 1 Sep 2009 81,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

age cracking and cuts to both rear tyres

age cracking on rear suspension bushes

damage to n/s/f outer sill

damage to rear bumper and tailgate

n/s/f indicator slightly loose

slight corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tint film top of windsreen within swept area

Fail 14 Aug 2008 75,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tint film top of windsreen within swept area

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,102 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 72,102 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 64,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

drivers door mirror cracked vision not impaired

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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W143 JJO is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W143 JJO, 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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W143 JJO is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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