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W862 ULK

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,589 mi
Last recorded88,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 ULK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 88,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to offside headlamp glass

offside rear metal brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,915 miles

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

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

corrosion developing rear metal brake pipes

play in steering colomn universal joints

slightest play offside ball joint

Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,915 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

corrosion developing rear metal brake pipes

play in steering colomn universal joints

slightest play offside ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,348 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,258 miles

body panel damage o/s and n/s rear

Fail 4 Mar 2008 75,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 75,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,986 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 68,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,538 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 61,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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W862 ULK 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 54.5%.

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 W862 ULK, 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 W862 ULK registered?

W862 ULK is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W862 ULK safe to buy?

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