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X881 EPP

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,473 mi
Last recorded22,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 EPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 22,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing as marked in two places (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed as marked underneath (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort due to fluid loss/contamination (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe snapped (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing corroded by hubb fixings (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 18,085 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 13,576 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 13,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 13,550 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front track control arm dust cover (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven o/s slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 5,392 miles

front suspension rubber bushes/ boots starting to perish

front tyres worn nearing wear bars

slight exhaust blow

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Jan 2015 5,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front pads worn

front suspension rubber bushes/ boots starting to perish

front tyres worn nearing wear bars

offside rear brake efforts slightly low

slight exhaust blow

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,722 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,719 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,882 miles

n/s front tyre on wear bars

o/s front tyre ON legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,480 miles

brake pipe to n/s rear wheel cylinder rusty

brake pipe to rear brake hose rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,425 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pipe to n/s rear wheel cylinder rusty

brake pipe to rear brake hose rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,141 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 43,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 30,908 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,091 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2009 28,074 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,152 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 25,007 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NSR wheel bearing noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2007 19,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,733 miles

brake pedal feels nochtey when pressed tested ok †

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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X881 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 X881 EPP, 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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X881 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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