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W693 XVS

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 XVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,285 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,035 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 63,107 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,404 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,370 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

play to o/s/f tie bar bush

signs of corrosion to front brake discs

strong advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,161 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,115 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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W693 XVS is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W693 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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What year was W693 XVS registered?

W693 XVS is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W693 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W693 XVS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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