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W503 VLG

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

11,857 mi
Last recorded11,857 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 VLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 11,857 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 11,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 5,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ignition key snapped

nearside front tyre has cracking to inside

offside front wing corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 5,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ignition key snapped

nearside front tyre has cracking to inside

offside front wing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre edges wearing

offside front tyre edges wearing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 97,336 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre edges wearing

offside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 18 May 2011 89,458 miles

Fuel Filter Excessively Corroded

Fuel Lines corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2011 89,458 miles

Fuel Filter Excessively Corroded

Fuel Lines corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 85,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 85,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,369 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyre's cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2009 78,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyre's cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 68,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 45,373 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,372 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

ADVISE EXHAUST CORRODED

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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W503 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 W503 VLG, 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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W503 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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