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Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
metal brake pipes running to rear all showing slight corrosion in places
o/s/f metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion at end going into flexi
rear section of exhaust blowing slightly
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
metal brake pipes running to rear all showing slight corrosion in places
o/s/f metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion at end going into flexi
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
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Y243 BKS is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y243 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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What year was Y243 BKS registered?
Y243 BKS is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 March 2001.
Is Y243 BKS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y243 BKS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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