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Y244 GYJ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,897 mi
Last recorded57,897 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 GYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,897 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,897 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,780 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 55,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 47,385 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 47,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perrished.

cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

front exhaust pipe getting weak.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 38,082 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perrished.

cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

front exhaust pipe getting weak.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,425 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 22,409 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,588 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,573 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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Y244 GYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y244 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 Y244 GYJ registered?

Y244 GYJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y244 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y244 GYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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