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X171 OEV

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,618 mi
Last recorded74,618 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 OEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,618 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2016 74,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded but not in a prescibed area

Offside Front floor (behind wing) corroded but not in a prescibed area

Offside Front wing corroded but not in a prescibed area

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,137 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,604 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing sounds rough when spun.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,335 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,711 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off and near side front and rear tyres are starting to perish/crack

rear registration plate is loosly mounted.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,672 miles

off and near side front and rear tyres are starting to perish/crack

rear registration plate is loosly mounted.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,536 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 20,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres are starting to perish.

off and near side front suspension struts show play.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,149 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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X171 OEV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X171 OEV, 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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X171 OEV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 September 2000.

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