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X985 MBM

2001 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,198 mi
Last recorded82,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 MBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,198 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 75,114 miles

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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,083 miles

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

New NSR brake cylinder fitted for MOT, during this work handbrake cables appeared to be sticking slightly. New cables recommended to be fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,376 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,805 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,972 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 25,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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X985 MBM 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 75%.

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 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 X985 MBM, 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 X985 MBM registered?

X985 MBM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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