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W682 YKX

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,906 mi
Last recorded96,906 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 YKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2014 96,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,054 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 89,044 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,070 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,979 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 57,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,737 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 43,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,506 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,603 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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W682 YKX is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W682 YKX, 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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W682 YKX is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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