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X248 UFM

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,052 mi
Last recorded74,052 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 UFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 74,052 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 73,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2010 47,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,407 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,636 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,839 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 40,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 34,506 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 34,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X248 UFM 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 61.5%.

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 X248 UFM, 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 X248 UFM registered?

X248 UFM is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X248 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X248 UFM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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