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X381 YBV

2001 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,563 mi
Last recorded43,563 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 YBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 43,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

underside of vehicle covered in paint not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2024 43,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in paint not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,116 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 42,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 42,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 41,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,928 miles

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

cills corroded

floor coroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,390 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,390 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,154 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,999 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 21,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,986 miles

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 YBV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 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 X381 YBV, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X381 YBV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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