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X731 VPU

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,223 mi
Last recorded1,223 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 VPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 1,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

fuel fiiter corroded

possible slight play in lower steering column knuckle joint

Pass 29 Jul 2013 91,961 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,866 miles

Both Front Brake Discs wearing thin.

Unable to fully inspect o/s and n/s front to Rear Brake pipes.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,687 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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Both Front Brake Discs wearing thin.

Unable to fully inspect o/s and n/s front to Rear Brake pipes.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,859 miles

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

unable to fully inspect front Brake pads.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 81,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect front Brake pads.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,075 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,220 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,637 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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X731 VPU is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X731 VPU, 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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X731 VPU is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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