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W553 SAH

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,167 mi
Last recorded51,167 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 SAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,167 miles

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

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

Catalytic converter deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,185 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 46,185 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,088 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front cv gatior looseing grease

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,844 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,823 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

o/s track control arm bush slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 31,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 31,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,952 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 27,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,743 miles

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

o/s front coil spring rusting

o/s rear coil spring rusting

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,006 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 22,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,047 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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W553 SAH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W553 SAH, 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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W553 SAH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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