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Y173 DCC

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,788 mi
Last recorded89,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 DCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,926 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,505 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,905 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 49,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,941 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,136 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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Y173 DCC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y173 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 Y173 DCC registered?

Y173 DCC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y173 DCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 DCC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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