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W243 DAC

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,811 mi
Last recorded52,811 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 DAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 52,811 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 52,811 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 50,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 46,966 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 46,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,593 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,296 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 38,524 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,581 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 36,581 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,047 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 34,047 miles

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

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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W243 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W243 DAC, 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 W243 DAC registered?

W243 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W243 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 DAC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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