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W571 SAH

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,141 mi
Last recorded43,141 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 SAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,141 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 43,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,080 miles

front tyres appear under inflated

cat heat shield loose

Pass 6 May 2011 41,550 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 41,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,827 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,827 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,021 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,021 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 34,851 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 34,850 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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W571 SAH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W571 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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What year was W571 SAH registered?

W571 SAH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W571 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W571 SAH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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