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Y142 HRW

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,356 mi
Last recorded102,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 HRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,805 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts detteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N.S.F. indicator lens damaged

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 93,805 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rubber mounts detteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N.S.F. fog lens damaged

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both outer sills are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 83,555 miles

NSR & OSR Tyres Perished

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 83,555 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSR & OSR Tyres Perished

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,101 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f inner brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 81,101 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f inner brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,403 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 64,659 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,752 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 54,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,523 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 35,530 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade split

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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Y142 HRW 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 64.7%.

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 Y142 HRW, 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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Y142 HRW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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