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Y154 RRP

2001 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,606 mi
Last recorded57,606 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 RRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2018 56,715 miles

Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 11 Jan 2017 55,847 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,347 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,490 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,485 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,179 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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Y154 RRP is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y154 RRP, 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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Y154 RRP is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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