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X498 SKJ

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,100 mi
Last recorded58,100 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 SKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2017 58,100 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, within 30cms of rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

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

Emissions close to limits

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play OSF lower swivel

Rear number plate poor

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,042 miles

general surface corrosion on all brake pipes, springs and sills

rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,686 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,690 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,574 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,729 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 30,729 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 24,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,843 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,675 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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X498 SKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X498 SKJ, 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 X498 SKJ registered?

X498 SKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 December 2000.

Is X498 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 SKJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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