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W509 PVO

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,566 mi
Last recorded58,566 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 PVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 58,566 miles

both front wings corroded and holed nearsill but not structual

chip in windscreen

nearside rear backplate corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Fail 28 May 2014 58,566 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wings corroded and holed nearsill but not structual

chip in windscreen

nearside rear backplate corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,836 miles

nearside front head lamp aim on maximum upper tolerance

offside front head lamp aim on maximum lower tolerance

offside front side lamp lense broken

rear bumper broken

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter rusty

near side rear bumper corner split

off side front indicator lense cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,202 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter rusty

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake back plates very rusty

rear wheels noisy when rotated

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter rusty

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake back plates very rusty

rear wheels noisy when rotated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,163 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 41,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,999 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 36,999 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 35,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,973 miles

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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W509 PVO is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W509 PVO, 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 W509 PVO registered?

W509 PVO is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W509 PVO safe to buy?

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