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X485 JCW

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,478 mi
Last recorded76,478 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 JCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 76,478 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 60,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,266 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,242 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 46,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,012 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 43,007 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVERS PERISHED & SPLIT

N/S/R & O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN TOP BUSHES

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,988 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 36,988 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,749 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS KEEP A CHECK

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,950 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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X485 JCW is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X485 JCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X485 JCW registered?

X485 JCW is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X485 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X485 JCW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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