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Y129 UDT

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 UDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 89,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2011 89,144 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,757 miles

corrosion o/s/and n/s sills

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,778 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,710 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 71,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,975 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 58,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 35,646 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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Y129 UDT is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y129 UDT, 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 Y129 UDT registered?

Y129 UDT is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y129 UDT safe to buy?

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