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X428 JMW

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,853 mi
Last recorded50,853 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 JMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,853 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 32,430 miles

Front wipers slightly smear screen

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

Fail 5 May 2015 32,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 23,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,522 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,328 miles

o/s/f o/s/r tyres starting to split

Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,552 miles

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy

Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 19,436 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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X428 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X428 JMW, 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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X428 JMW is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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