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Y235 DHN

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,814 mi
Last recorded16,814 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 DHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,814 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 16,809 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 13,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2021 13,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 13,929 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,488 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,945 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 11,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom suspension arms corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 10,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,112 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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Y235 DHN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y235 DHN, 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 Y235 DHN registered?

Y235 DHN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y235 DHN safe to buy?

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