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X917 BNV

2000 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,145 mi
Last recorded76,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 BNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,145 miles

front & rear tyres different sizes

slight play n/s front upper mouting assembly(unladen)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 76,144 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front & rear tyres different sizes

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play n/s front upper mouting assembly(unladen)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,353 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,764 miles

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

Oil leak

anti roll bar to lower arm bushes slight perrishing

off side front wing has corrosion at the bottom not affecting the vehicle structure

Fail 8 Nov 2012 72,759 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

anti roll bar to lower arm bushes slight perrishing

off side front wing has corrosion at the bottom not affecting the vehicle structure

Fail 3 Oct 2012 72,437 miles

Nearside 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 gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,669 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 68,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,517 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,517 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,829 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,771 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 50,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,308 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 37,864 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 37,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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X917 BNV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X917 BNV, 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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What year was X917 BNV registered?

X917 BNV is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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