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Y237 MBW

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY237 MBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air freshner hanging from interior mirror but not affecting drivers view of the road

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish 145/70/13

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

slight knocking from steering coloumn when rocking the steering

slight play in nearside front inner rackend

Fail 10 Aug 2010 36,439 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air freshner hanging from interior mirror but not affecting drivers view of the road

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish 145/70/13

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

slight knocking from steering coloumn when rocking the steering

slight play in nearside front inner rackend

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,376 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,380 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,380 miles

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

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

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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Y237 MBW 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 62.5%.

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 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 Y237 MBW, 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 Y237 MBW registered?

Y237 MBW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 August 2001.

Is Y237 MBW safe to buy?

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