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W188 XGE

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,413 mi
Last recorded41,413 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 XGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2012 41,405 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,115 miles

o/side sill rear patched

Fail 18 Jul 2011 36,115 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/side sill rear patched

rear brakes adjustment

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,628 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 30,628 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 30,619 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front discs corrded

brake warning light on dash

Pass 7 May 2009 24,929 miles

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)

advise offside rear tyre has slight crackes on tread outer sidewall.

advise slight corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

Pass 1 May 2008 21,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 17,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,954 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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W188 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W188 XGE, 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 W188 XGE registered?

W188 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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