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Y164 DCC

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 DCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,455 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 65,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,579 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,331 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,808 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,403 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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Y164 DCC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y164 DCC, 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 Y164 DCC registered?

Y164 DCC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y164 DCC safe to buy?

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