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Y283 CEY

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,895 mi
Last recorded68,895 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 CEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,895 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,155 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,677 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 60,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,424 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,703 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,016 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 21,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,750 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,060 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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Y283 CEY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y283 CEY, 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 Y283 CEY registered?

Y283 CEY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y283 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y283 CEY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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