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Y196 UCC

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,279 mi
Last recorded26,279 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 UCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,279 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 26,279 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,113 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 25,112 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 23,847 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 23,847 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,462 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 22,462 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,367 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 21,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,160 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,104 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 12,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,201 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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Y196 UCC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y196 UCC, 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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Y196 UCC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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