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X499 BUX

2000 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,507 mi
Last recorded59,507 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 BUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,507 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,493 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 59,493 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,806 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,806 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,060 miles

Corrossion starting to show on o/s inner wing near brake flexy

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 34,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,302 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 33,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,470 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 28,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,713 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,766 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,272 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 11,509 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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X499 BUX is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X499 BUX, 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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X499 BUX is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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