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X718 YGW

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,887 mi
Last recorded59,887 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,156 miles

AUXILLIARY BELT NOISEY

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DETERIORATING

Fail 19 Apr 2012 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

AUXILLIARY BELT NOISEY

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DETERIORATING

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,981 miles

CENTRE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,981 miles

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

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

CENTRE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,921 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,025 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 47,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,229 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 69,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,744 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,259 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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X718 YGW 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 X718 YGW, 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 X718 YGW registered?

X718 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X718 YGW safe to buy?

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