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W471 WGF

2000 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,109 mi
Last recorded29,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 WGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 29,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly slow (3.7.B.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure refit (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure refit (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 28,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,553 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2014 19,553 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,698 miles

front brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 10,698 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,299 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 9,299 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 5,965 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 5,965 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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W471 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W471 WGF, 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 W471 WGF registered?

W471 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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