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X308 HLP

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,211 mi
Last recorded67,211 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 HLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,707 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 47,680 miles

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

Backbox rattles

Front Disc`s corroded

N/S/F tyre bald inner edge and starting too crack

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 44,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,640 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front tyre on limit inner edge

offside rear brake binding

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,654 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 34,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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X308 HLP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X308 HLP, 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 X308 HLP registered?

X308 HLP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X308 HLP safe to buy?

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