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W416 TVF

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,360 mi
Last recorded52,360 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW416 TVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,360 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)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,546 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 46,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has slight blow

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

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,298 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

front to rear and rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2008 39,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate starting to delaminate

front to rear and rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,368 miles

exhaust deteriorating †brake pipes heavily greased and covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,607 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate and tread getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2005 19,968 miles

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

all tyres have perished sidewalls.

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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W416 TVF is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W416 TVF, 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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W416 TVF is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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