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X153 ETO

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 ETO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,216 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 63,793 miles

145 70 13

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but no cords visible

Offside Rear tyre has a cut,within requirements

slight play in both rack inner joints

Fail 5 May 2016 63,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split and blowing (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

145 70 13

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but no cords visible

Offside Rear tyre has a cut,within requirements

slight play in both rack inner joints

Pass 13 May 2015 59,326 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,326 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 52,352 miles

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

offside rear tyre is perished

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 15 May 2013 49,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside rear sill starting to feel weak

Pass 11 May 2012 47,448 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 44,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2010 43,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 41,960 miles

battery loose

slight movement in o/s/front strut top

Pass 14 May 2008 40,514 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

n/s/f tyre rotation is on wrong way

Pass 24 May 2007 39,425 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 39,425 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,644 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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X153 ETO is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 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 X153 ETO, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X153 ETO registered?

X153 ETO is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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