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W397 VDF

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 VDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 75,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front lower wings corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 73,677 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 73,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe/ centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 71,512 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 May 2018 71,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2017 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 15 May 2017 68,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 65,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 61,407 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 57,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 57,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 53,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 50,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 44,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 41,093 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 37,391 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006

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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W397 VDF 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 78.9%.

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 W397 VDF, 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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W397 VDF is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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