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W523 NJK

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,962 mi
Last recorded54,962 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 NJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,962 miles

condition of bodywork around has damage areas

Fail 18 Dec 2017 54,962 miles

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

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

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

condition of bodywork around has damage areas

Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,208 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 51,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/13 budget (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,312 miles

offside outer sill mid section weak with corrossion

Fail 4 Jan 2016 42,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.249 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

offside outer sill mid section weak with corrossion

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 37,833 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,056 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 35,056 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,365 miles

exhaust system very rusty

n/s/f lower ball-joint rubber perished

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,045 miles

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

front disc's becoming poor

Fail 18 Jul 2012 31,045 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)

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

front disc's becoming poor

Pass 18 May 2010 30,611 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 26,075 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,075 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,042 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2007 18,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 18,645 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,046 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 8,341 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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W523 NJK is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W523 NJK, 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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W523 NJK is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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