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X805 DAC

2001 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 DAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,644 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,644 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 65,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,950 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,687 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 53,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,788 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 39,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 33,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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X805 DAC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X805 DAC, 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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X805 DAC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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