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W838 KNH

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,520 mi
Last recorded61,520 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 KNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 61,502 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise to improve rear foot brake performance

body damage

front tyres different size to rears

offside outer sill corroding

rear tyres splitting inside tread..offside rear tyre wall split close to cords ...advise to replace

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper splitting

offside rear tyre splitting,tyre tread worn low

tread worn on inside of offside front tyre(advise to replace)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 57,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper splitting

offside rear tyre splitting,tyre tread worn low

tread worn on inside of offside front tyre(advise to replace)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,251 miles

O/S/F TYRE IS 11 YEARS OLD (145/70TR13).

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,008 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 52,008 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 48,062 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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W838 KNH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W838 KNH, 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 W838 KNH registered?

W838 KNH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W838 KNH safe to buy?

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