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W796 AKP

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,614 mi
Last recorded43,614 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 AKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,614 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2016 41,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 40,160 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 40,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 38,245 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 38,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 36,941 miles

o/s/f wiper poor

Fail 20 May 2013 36,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f wiper poor

Pass 31 May 2012 35,941 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 35,921 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,204 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 34,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise all tyres perishing

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise off side rear brake efficiency not as good as near side rear brake

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,178 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,046 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 27,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,266 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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W796 AKP 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 W796 AKP, 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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W796 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W796 AKP safe to buy?

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