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Y267 XCW

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,135 mi
Last recorded64,135 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY267 XCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,135 miles

Emissions not tested carbon monoxide 2.20% and lambda 0.956 limits are 0.20% and 0.97 to 1.03 (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to back panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front suspension arm front bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength nearside front suspension arm front bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition excessive scratches in drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all previous repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 63,239 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 63,238 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification headlamp (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 63,232 miles

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn susp arm to anti roll bar bush at front of susp arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,890 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 58,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,275 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 43,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 36,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,937 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,814 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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Y267 XCW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y267 XCW, 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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Y267 XCW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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