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W852 BEC

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 BEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,623 miles

both rear shock tops rusted

drivers door hard to shut

frontdrive shaft coupling slightly worn

incrrect petrol cap

o/s outer sill heavily filled

o/s rear main pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

both rear shock tops rusted

drivers door hard to shut

incorect petrol cap

o/s outer sill heavily filled

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,922 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

both rear shock covers rusted

incorect petrol cap

o/s mirror slack

o/s outer sill heavily filled

Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,842 miles

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

both rear shock covers rusted

incorect petrol cap

o/s mirror slack

o/s outer sill heavily filled

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,850 miles

incorect petrol cap

main to rear brake pipe cover rusted

n/s rear tyre perrishing

o/s rear tyre perrishing and worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres perrishing in walls

incorect petrol cap

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,126 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 59,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,193 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,136 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 53,136 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

b/fluid slighty low

Fail 24 Mar 2006 49,725 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,725 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W852 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W852 BEC, 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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W852 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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