MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake discs corroding, exhaust deteriorating, n/sf rack rod play
n/s/f tyre low on tread
spare tyre flat, n/s/f compliance bush deteriorating, fuel pipes components corroding
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears along floor (3.6.B.2c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working tell tail-and main beams inop (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing compliance bush locking pin missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking under arch-near fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
front brake discs corroding,exhaust deteriorating,nearside rackrod play,nsf tyre low on tread
spare tyre flat,nsf compliance bush deteriorating,fuel pipe-components corroding
fuel pipes corroded, minor exhaust leak, front brake pads wearing low, fuel fillter orroded, o/s/r shocker damp, o/s/r bearing have slight play , n/s/r bearing slight rough when rotated, vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
fuel pipes corroded, minor exhaust leak, front brake pads wearing low, fuel fillter orroded, o/s/r shocker damp, o/s/r bearing have slight play , n/s/r bearing slight rough when rotated, vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded
rear wiper insecure, n/s/r reg light dim, n/s/f balljoint play, fuel pipes corroded, brake pipes corroded, centre brake pipes corroded, front coils corroded, o/s/f tyre close to limit, front disc and pads close to limit, fuel filtter corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear wiper insecure, n/s/r reg light dim, n/s/f balljoint play, fuel pipes corroded, brake pipes corroded, centre brake pipes corroded, front coils corroded, o/s/f tyre close to limit, front disc and pads close to limit, fuel filtter corroded.
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play, fuel filter corroded, vehicle needs a service (passed smoke test on 2nd test)
vehicle chasis corroded (sills), brake and fuel pipes corroded, front coil springs corroded, rear shockers have slight mist of oil, o/s/r tyre has cracks on sidewall close to reach the cords, front brake pads close to legal limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play, fuel filter corroded, vehicle needs a service (passed smoke test on 2nd test)
vehicle chasis corroded (sills), brake and fuel pipes corroded, front coil springs corroded, rear shockers have slight mist of oil, o/s/r tyre has cracks on sidewall close to reach the cords, front brake pads close to legal limit
fuel pipes/tank corroded,nearside rear shocker bit damp-investigate,front discs bit corroded,rear tyres cracking slightly
main beam switch bit tricky-investigate
osf tyre slightly bulged on tread
sills/underbody slightly corroded and components in places,rear brake pipes and along floor bit corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel pipes/tank corroded,nearside rear shocker bit damp-investigate,front discs bit corroded,rear tyres cracking slightly
osf tyre slightly bulged on tread
sills/underbody slightly corroded and components in places,rear brake pipes and along floor bit corroded
Rear cross axle brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear cross axle brake pipes corroded.
Rear axle brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W233 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W233 YCY, 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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W233 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 June 2000.
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