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X438 RFV

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

44,109 mi
Last recorded44,109 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 RFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,109 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on both wiper arms

corrosion on front of bonnet

fuel filter heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s mirror lens taped up

Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on front of bonnet

fuel filter heavily corroded

fuel pipes heavily corroded

n/s mirror lens taped up

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

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

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

corrosion on both wiper arms

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,355 miles

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

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

front to back fuel pipes corroded

o/s mirror casing loose

Fail 22 Feb 2010 37,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front to back fuel pipes corroded

o/s mirror casing loose

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,726 miles

slight corrosion on the rear exhaust mounting

Fail 20 Mar 2009 31,726 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight corrosion on the rear exhaust mounting

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,064 miles

rear exhaust silencer heat shield slightly deteriated

slight cracks on both rear tyres outer side walls

Fail 12 Feb 2008 27,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust silencer heat shield slightly deteriated

slight cracks on both rear tyres outer side walls

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,638 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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X438 RFV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X438 RFV, 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 X438 RFV registered?

X438 RFV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X438 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 RFV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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