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W241 YCY

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,455 mi
Last recorded54,455 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 YCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,782 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 11 Aug 2015 50,782 miles

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

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,513 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 46,513 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,984 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 40,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 36,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,210 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,798 miles

Little brake effort on offside rear wheel.

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

front wipers split.

Fail 14 Jun 2008 26,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 26,586 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,112 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,624 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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W241 YCY 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 58.8%.

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 W241 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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W241 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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