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X529 FGO

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,037 mi
Last recorded70,037 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 FGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both o/s and n/s inner sills slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

exhaust slightly deteriorated

fluid round fuel tank no leaks detected

front coil springs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s outter sill slightly corroded

n/s sill slightly damaged

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,034 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both o/s and n/s inner sills slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

exhaust slightly deteriorated

fluid round fuel tank no leaks detected

front coil springs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s outter sill slightly corroded

n/s sill slightly damaged

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,157 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyes cracking

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

fuel round bottom of fuel tank no leaks detected

n/s and o/s sill slightly damaged

n/s/r brake pipes x2 slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 62,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyes cracking

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

fuel round bottom of fuel tank no leaks detected

n/s and o/s sill slightly damaged

n/s/r brake pipes x2 slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 54,332 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,972 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,912 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,484 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,032 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,380 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 24,380 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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X529 FGO is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X529 FGO, 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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X529 FGO is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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