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W174 WAD

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,608 mi
Last recorded51,608 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 WAD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,608 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear bumper damage

Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,497 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 47,497 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N.S.R. BUMPER INSECURE

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,792 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,389 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 39,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,514 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 29,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outside sidewalls of both rear tyres are starting to perish but no cracks/cuts are deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,687 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 19,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W174 WAD is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W174 WAD, 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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What year was W174 WAD registered?

W174 WAD is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W174 WAD safe to buy?

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