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W687 XVS

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,940 mi
Last recorded54,940 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 XVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,930 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and both front to rear+offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,799 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear foot brake recording slightly low effort

Fail 9 Oct 2014 50,799 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear foot brake recording slightly low effort

Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,127 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both sides front wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust slight leak of gas and slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,127 miles

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

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

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

both sides front wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

rear exhaust slight leak of gas and slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 42,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,890 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2009 24,385 miles

advanced corrosion to exhaust system

both front wiper blades worn

n/s door mirrior glass damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 22,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,246 miles

n/s door mirrior glass damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2006 18,771 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 18,751 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 16,314 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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W687 XVS is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W687 XVS, 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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W687 XVS is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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