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W521 XKK

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,747 mi
Last recorded69,747 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 XKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2014 69,747 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,340 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter corroded

rear inner skirt corroded at n/s

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,013 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 52,013 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,555 miles

Both front coil springs corroding

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Corrosion various places under vehicle

Nearside front to rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

Nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 49,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front coil springs corroding

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Corrosion various places under vehicle

Nearside front to rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

Nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 25 Jun 2010 35,172 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,242 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,549 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 22,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,351 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 21,351 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.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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W521 XKK is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W521 XKK, 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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W521 XKK is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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