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X163 EKL

2000 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,039 mi
Last recorded106,039 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 EKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 106,039 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 106,039 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 87,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 76,805 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Fail 4 Dec 2007 76,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 60,812 miles

slight binding from o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Dec 2005 46,873 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer bracket weak

Fail 7 Dec 2005 46,873 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear silencer bracket weak

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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X163 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X163 EKL, 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 X163 EKL registered?

X163 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X163 EKL safe to buy?

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