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W224 XFM

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,520 mi
Last recorded66,520 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 XFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,520 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,520 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,232 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,530 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

most brake pipes under plastic covers

rear brake drum back plates damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,530 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

most brake pipes under plastic covers

rear brake drum back plates damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,775 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 39,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,864 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tyre sidewalls starting to perish and split

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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W224 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W224 XFM, 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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W224 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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