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W793 SFP

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,512 mi
Last recorded63,512 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW793 SFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen slighty scratched

Fail 20 Jan 2018 63,512 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen slighty scratched

Pass 27 May 2016 63,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pipes need cleaning

exhaust and mountings starting to corrode

o/sn/s front tyres worn and side walls cracked/deteriorated

slight play in o/sn/s front top suspension strut bushes

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pipes need cleaning

exhaust and mountings starting to corrode

o/sn/s front tyres worn and side walls cracked/deteriorated

slight play in o/sn/s front top suspension strut bushes

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,772 miles

front number plate cracked,slight leqak from exhaust,n/s/r tyre perished,odd brand tyres fitted,slight imbalance to rear footbrake.

headlamp beam images slightly vague,exhaust system poor fit & modifications made to suit,nsf wheel trm missing,cat vonverter slightly lazy

Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,771 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked,slight leqak from exhaust,n/s/r tyre perished,odd brand tyres fitted,slight imbalance to rear footbrake.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,611 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

os h/lamp beam image vague,front number plate damaged,slight bind to osr brake,slight advanced rear footbrake imbalance & slightly low effort to osr footbrake,slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes,cooling fan constantly running during test,

parts of exhaust system/corroded/poor condition,rear silencer rear brace plate fractured & tailpipe mounting fractured,nsr tyre outer sidewall perished,mixed tyre brands fitted

slight play in front suspension top strut mounts,nsf wheel trim missing,front brake pads getting low,slightly long h/brake travel,slight corrosion to os outer body sill,evidence of repairs prior to mot test,inner rear wheel arches covered

Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

os h/lamp beam image vague,front number plate damaged,slight bind to osr brake,slight advanced rear footbrake imbalance & slightly low effort to osr footbrake,slight corrosion to some steel brake pipes,cooling fan constantly running during test,

parts of exhaust system/corroded/poor condition,rear silencer rear brace plate fractured & tailpipe mounting fractured,nsr tyre outer sidewall perished,mixed tyre brands fitted

slight play in front suspension top strut mounts,nsf wheel trim missing,front brake pads getting low,slightly long h/brake travel,slight corrosion to os outer body sill,evidence of repairs prior to mot test,inner rear wheel arches covered

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,247 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)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,273 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,813 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,813 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,878 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,868 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advice o/s side repeater indicator lense missing

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,167 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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W793 SFP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W793 SFP, 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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W793 SFP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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