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W176 AAN

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,084 mi
Last recorded76,084 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 AAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlamps damp inside

both rear wheel bearings noisey

corrosion at bottom of nearside front wing

corrosion to both rear inner sills

gear change linkage worn and nut missing

nearside rear brake back plate appears to be wet/damp

Fail 19 Apr 2016 76,084 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both headlamps damp inside

both rear wheel bearings noisey

corrosion at bottom of nearside front wing

corrosion to both rear inner sills

gear change linkage worn and nut missing

nearside rear brake back plate appears to be wet/damp

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,077 miles

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

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

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

catalytic convertor heat shield insecure

front cross member corroded

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 13 Mar 2015 73,077 miles

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

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

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

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

catalytic convertor heat shield insecure

front cross member corroded

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,968 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,005 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 62,989 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,239 miles

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

advise off side front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear flexy area

Fail 6 Mar 2010 35,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate discoloured

steering stiff and sticking

Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,829 miles

front number plate discoloured

steering stiff and sticking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,359 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 30,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,724 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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W176 AAN 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 W176 AAN, 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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W176 AAN is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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