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X178 SSM

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,120 mi
Last recorded84,120 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 SSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,120 miles

Slight corrosion rear inner sills, brake & fuel pipes. All tyres slightly perished.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 84,116 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both front struts at hub mounting bolts bracket. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut cracked Both sides at hub bolt bracket. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Slight corrosion rear inner sills, brake & fuel pipes. All tyres slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,312 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension struts, lower suspension arms, Brake & fuel pipes.

Slight perishing all tyres, rear tie bar bushes & Offside outer CV gaiter.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,285 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension struts, suspension arms, brake & fuel pipes.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,418 miles

Slight corrosion brake & fuel pipes. Slight perishing track control arm bushes & rear tyres.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion brake & fuel pipes. Slight perishing track control arm bushes & rear tyres.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,487 miles

Slight deterioration in front suspension track control arm rubber bushes. Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes (underside previously been treated with underseal).

Fail 6 Jan 2014 80,487 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight deterioration in front suspension track control arm rubber bushes. Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes (underside previously been treated with underseal).

Fail 20 Dec 2012 79,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking in front suspension track control arm bushes. Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,177 miles

Slight cracking in front suspension track control arm bushes. Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,136 miles

Nearside front suspension balljoint gaiter split. Slight corrosion various brake pipes & fuel pipes.

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,136 miles

Nearside front suspension balljoint gaiter split. Slight corrosion various brake pipes & fuel pipes.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,988 miles

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes. Nearside front suspension balljoint gaiter split.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 76,988 miles

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

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes. Nearside front suspension balljoint gaiter split.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 75,658 miles

Slight perishing front suspension track control arm rubbers & nearside suspension balljoint gaiter. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear - waxed.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 73,509 miles

Slight corrosion o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear. Slight perishing front suspension track control arm bushes.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 73,509 miles

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

Slight corrosion o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear. Slight perishing front suspension track control arm bushes.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,801 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,287 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 68,287 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 65,705 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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X178 SSM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X178 SSM, 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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X178 SSM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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