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Y198 HAK

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,188 mi
Last recorded70,188 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 HAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole in floor more than 30cm from point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 70,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole in floor more than 30cm from point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 64,387 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,780 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 56,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,945 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,547 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,918 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 40,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,458 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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Y198 HAK is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y198 HAK, 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 Y198 HAK registered?

Y198 HAK is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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