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W939 ACY

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,853 mi
Last recorded55,853 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW939 ACY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,853 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 55,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,756 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,815 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 48,815 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,657 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,202 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 42,202 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,748 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 38,748 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,179 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 29,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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W939 ACY is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W939 ACY, 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 W939 ACY registered?

W939 ACY is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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