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X216 VNW

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX216 VNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,637 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,085 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 45,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 32,040 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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X216 VNW is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X216 VNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X216 VNW registered?

X216 VNW is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X216 VNW safe to buy?

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