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X386 DYB

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,730 mi
Last recorded93,730 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 DYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,762 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,814 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,051 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

spare tyre over 10 years old

Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,490 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres heavily perished

front to rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

spare tyre over 10 years old

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,988 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,586 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,586 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,445 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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X386 DYB is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X386 DYB, 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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What year was X386 DYB registered?

X386 DYB is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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