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X271 EKJ

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,000 mi
Last recorded9,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 EKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 9,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 9,000 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 3,390 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,579 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,263 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,625 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 68,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,266 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 62,266 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,014 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,037 miles

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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X271 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X271 EKJ, 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 X271 EKJ registered?

X271 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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