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W604 WRV

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,225 mi
Last recorded57,225 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW604 WRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,225 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2015 57,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner ach (5.2.6)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 55,262 miles

both rear inner sills rusty.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 55,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sill rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 53,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,156 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,701 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,355 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 47,355 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,236 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 40,419 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,003 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 29,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 29,663 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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W604 WRV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W604 WRV, 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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W604 WRV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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