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W379 ULB

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,749 mi
Last recorded65,749 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 ULB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2014 65,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

knocking noise from steering

offside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge / on limit

slight free play in nearside/offside front hub area/s

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,273 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 50,225 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,498 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 44,498 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 44,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,589 miles

nearside front door mirror insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,589 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front door mirror insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,507 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread and has nail on outer wall

Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,487 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread and has nail on outer wall

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,556 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front door mirror unit loose

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,507 miles

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

offside front outer cv gaitor splitting up

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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W379 ULB is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W379 ULB, 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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W379 ULB is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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