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W387 XTH

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,348 mi
Last recorded16,348 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 XTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2018 16,348 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Axle Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 101,577 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,213 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 94,213 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,152 miles

inner sills corroded but not holed

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,853 miles

heavy rust under vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,793 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2011 65,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,581 miles

no rear seats, r wiper det, rear brake shieilds corroded, rear shock casings corr, fuel filter and pipe corroded, exh brk det, osr tyre worn, corrosion to os and ns sill edges rear sills rear spring seats and front air shild.

rotational noise at rear drums.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,581 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no rear seats, r wiper det, rear brake shieilds corroded, rear shock casings corr, fuel filter and pipe corroded, exh brk det, osr tyre worn, corrosion to os and ns sill edges rear sills rear spring seats and front air shild.

Pass 1 May 2009 55,611 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 55,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 55,611 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,245 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 45,268 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,052 miles

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

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

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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W387 XTH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W387 XTH, 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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W387 XTH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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