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Y238 GYJ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

27,302 mi
Last recorded27,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 GYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,302 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 27,292 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,092 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 26,092 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,303 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,189 miles

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2010 23,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear centre seat belt wont fasten

Fail 16 Jul 2009 22,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear centre seat belt wont fasten

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,691 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,664 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 20,664 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

stiffness in joint on both wiper arms

Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,624 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 49,624 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y238 GYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y238 GYJ, 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 Y238 GYJ registered?

Y238 GYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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