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Y177 OVN

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,134 mi
Last recorded29,134 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 OVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,134 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

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

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

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

Offside tyre tread cut

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,791 miles

n/s/f tyre cut across tread

o/s/f tyre cut across tread

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,134 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 22,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,468 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,468 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 17,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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Y177 OVN 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y177 OVN, 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 Y177 OVN registered?

Y177 OVN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y177 OVN safe to buy?

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