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X521 CTH

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,890 mi
Last recorded82,890 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 CTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened stabelizeing arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,358 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s o/s rear brake backplates slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,490 miles

n/s rear brake backplate slightly coroded

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 8 Jan 2014 59,303 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear brake backplate slightly coroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,283 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 48,178 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 12,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,494 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 19,756 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 15,202 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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X521 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X521 CTH, 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 X521 CTH registered?

X521 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X521 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X521 CTH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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