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X718 YUB

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,464 mi
Last recorded67,464 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 YUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 67,464 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 59,657 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s & o/s main brake pipes corroded front to rear

rear n/s wheel buckled

Fail 11 May 2010 59,644 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s & o/s main brake pipes corroded front to rear

rear n/s wheel buckled

Pass 16 May 2009 53,755 miles

front brake discs corroded

heat sheild insecure

Fail 12 May 2009 53,741 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

heat sheild insecure

rear n/s tyre perished 145-70-13

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,955 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 YUB is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 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 YUB, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X718 YUB is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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