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Y154 TEH

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,722 mi
Last recorded50,722 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 TEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,722 miles

some welding repairs carried out

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine managment light on

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sills corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2013 50,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine managment light on

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sills corroded

some welding repairs carried out

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,548 miles

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,547 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front reg plate cracked

front tyres cracking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,530 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front reg plate cracked

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2010 23,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front reg plate cracked

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,125 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 TEH is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TEH, 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 Y154 TEH registered?

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

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