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2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,447 mi
Last recorded87,447 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 NFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,447 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,409 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 87,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

knock from steering rack

knock/noise from near side front suspension

off side front brake holds on slightly

off side rear seat back insecure

right hand centre exhaust mounting perished

various brake pipes rusting

Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,876 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 83,876 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 73,733 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 73,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both outer sills rusty

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 21 Aug 2007 68,015 miles

see original vt32

Fail 20 Aug 2007 68,015 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

fuel filter heavily corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,738 miles

Small chip in A zone of front screen.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small chip in A zone of front screen.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 59,449 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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X495 NFC 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 50%.

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 X495 NFC, 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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X495 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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