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Y117 HRG

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,494 mi
Last recorded35,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 HRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,494 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R & N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 35,492 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe corroded

N/S/R tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R & N/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 34,148 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,144 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2011 32,176 miles

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

adv. both rear wheel bearings noisy when rotated.

Fail 9 May 2011 32,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

adv. both rear wheel bearings noisy when rotated.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,226 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear seats. Unable to check any rear seat belts.

Both footbrake and handbrake efficiency readings on nearside rear low. Braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges.

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated.

Nearside front wiper blade split at end - still clears screen effectively.

Rear number plate cracked - still readable.

Pass 8 May 2009 28,394 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 28,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both windscreen wipers smearing the screen

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 26,010 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 26,010 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,215 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 22,215 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 19,364 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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Y117 HRG is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y117 HRG, 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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Y117 HRG is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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