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W718 VDD

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,241 mi
Last recorded83,241 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 VDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 83,241 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 83,213 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached Hub nut. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to become detached Hub nut. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 73,855 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 16 May 2018 73,847 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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,118 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,014 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 61,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,090 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 56,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,194 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,020 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 37,020 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,628 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,214 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 28 Jul 2006 22,214 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres perished

oil leak

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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W718 VDD is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W718 VDD, 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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W718 VDD is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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