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X516 SKJ

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,243 mi
Last recorded75,243 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 SKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,243 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 75,237 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,614 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,862 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 10 Feb 2010 68,851 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,579 miles

n/s front tyre cracking o/s rear tyre cracking slight noise from n/s rear bearing

Fail 14 Feb 2009 66,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front tyre cracking o/s rear tyre cracking slight noise from n/s rear bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 63,173 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,502 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 60,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2006 57,920 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 22 Aug 2005 46,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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X516 SKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X516 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 X516 SKJ registered?

X516 SKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X516 SKJ safe to buy?

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