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X186 JEC

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,922 mi
Last recorded63,922 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 JEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,922 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,904 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,900 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,828 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corroder

front floors starting to corrode

offside front ball joint rubber cover starting to perish

offside outer sill starting to corrode

rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,827 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear brake pipes starting to corroder

front floors starting to corrode

offside front ball joint rubber cover starting to perish

offside outer sill starting to corrode

rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,136 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 19,136 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 Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,086 miles

clutch pedal biting high

front chassis corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

surface corrosion on all rigid brake and fuel pipes

Fail 25 Oct 2010 18,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

clutch pedal biting high

front chassis corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

surface corrosion on all rigid brake and fuel pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,984 miles

no rear washer

o/s front wheel binding

Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,269 miles

both bottom ball joint rubber gaitors have slight deteriation but are ok at time of test

rear washer doesn't hit the rear screen

slight corrosion on the n/s inner sill

slight deteriation on the n/s wiper blade

Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,638 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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X186 JEC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X186 JEC, 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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X186 JEC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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