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X804 VVX

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,159 mi
Last recorded92,159 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX804 VVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,668 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery loose

Fail 15 Apr 2014 75,314 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery loose

Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,562 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,549 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,564 miles

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

f/brakes binding slighty

Fail 28 Feb 2011 48,401 miles

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

brakes require attention

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,401 miles

brakes require attention

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,991 miles

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 30,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,564 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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X804 VVX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X804 VVX, 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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What year was X804 VVX registered?

X804 VVX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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