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W573 ACW

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

30,741 mi
Last recorded30,741 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW573 ACW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,741 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside sill corroded

knocking on front

Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside sill corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

knocking on front

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,185 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 29,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside wheel cylinder brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,222 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 28,222 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,556 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 26,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,761 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 24,761 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 22,707 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 22,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,013 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 20,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 16,881 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 16,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,037 miles

near side wiper wearing

Pass 10 Feb 2008 14,272 miles

surface cut in n/s fron t tyre wall

Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,795 miles

o/s screen washer jet blockled

surface cut on n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2006 9,533 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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W573 ACW 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 W573 ACW, 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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W573 ACW is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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