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W708 HPV

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

65,855 mi
Last recorded65,855 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,855 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front wing and sill corroded

Offside Front suspension corroded

Offside Front wing and sill corroded

Rear wiper blade worn

bonnet corodded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 65,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front wing and sill corroded

Offside Front suspension corroded

Offside Front wing and sill corroded

Rear wiper blade worn

bonnet corodded

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,375 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 65,375 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,779 miles

all 4 tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Dec 2018 63,774 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,727 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

both front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,724 miles

front exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 60,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,886 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes are slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2015 58,886 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes are slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 57,193 miles

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

various under body corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2014 57,193 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

145/70x13

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,086 miles

boot loaded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

boot loaded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bothside number plate light little dim.

nearside rear tyre inner and wall lightly perishing.

offside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

rear silencer metal support bracket very corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

bothside number plate light little dim.

nearside rear tyre inner and wall lightly perishing.

offside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

rear silencer metal support bracket very corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,458 miles

nearside front tyre inner shoulder is on limit.

offside front tyre inner shoulder is on limit.

offside rear wheel bearing small amount of play.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 44,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre inner shoulder is on limit.

offside front tyre inner shoulder is on limit.

offside rear wheel bearing small amount of play.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,242 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 39,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 35,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 22,636 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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W708 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W708 HPV, 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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W708 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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