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Y166 RRP

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,945 mi
Last recorded42,945 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 RRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,945 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,761 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 42,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole system very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and also very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,614 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 41,614 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling and rear inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling and inner rear sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 40,462 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling and rear inner sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panelling and inner rear sill panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,746 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 39,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 37,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 21,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,771 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,484 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,910 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,648 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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Y166 RRP is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y166 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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Y166 RRP is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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