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Y278 KNT

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,716 mi
Last recorded37,716 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 KNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 37,716 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 48,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

long handbrake travel

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,560 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,432 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 12,987 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 6,553 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 3,098 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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Y278 KNT is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y278 KNT, 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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Y278 KNT is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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