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Y232 BKS

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,332 mi
Last recorded27,332 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 BKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,332 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,371 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 26,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 9,340 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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Y232 BKS is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 Y232 BKS, 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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Y232 BKS is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y232 BKS safe to buy?

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