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Y139 UKM

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 UKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers perished and split

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 49,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,859 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 18,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,690 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 15,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

The offside front tyre side wall is perished.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 10,386 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 10,386 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 10,384 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 8,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,959 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,781 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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Y139 UKM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y139 UKM, 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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Y139 UKM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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