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Y243 BKS

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 BKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,536 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 56,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,648 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,648 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 39,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,329 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 38,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,663 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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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?

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