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X381 CWN

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,205 mi
Last recorded20,205 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 CWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,205 miles

Body has slight corrosion most underbody structure (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 20,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion most underbody structure (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,438 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2014 18,438 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,226 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 18,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,961 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 17,951 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,607 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 17,281 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 17,277 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 16,078 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 16,075 miles

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

brake servo is damp

side wall of offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,242 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 15,236 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 14,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X381 CWN is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X381 CWN, 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 X381 CWN registered?

X381 CWN is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X381 CWN safe to buy?

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