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W532 XDM

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

33,419 mi
Last recorded33,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 XDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 33,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch is holed near a suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has splits in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 21 May 2015 30,950 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,698 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 28,698 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,394 miles

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

advise oil leak on filter

advise rear wiper blade split could damage rear screen

Fail 11 Jun 2013 26,367 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

advise oil leak on filter

advise rear wiper blade split could damage rear screen

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 23,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,100 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 21,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,269 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 19,269 miles

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

both front tyres aged cracks 11 yrs old

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,155 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 18,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,955 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracked and perrished

offside front tyre sidewall craked and perrished

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perrished

Pass 18 May 2006 13,893 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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W532 XDM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W532 XDM, 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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W532 XDM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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