MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,342 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
offside headlamp unit damaged,done temp repair to alter aim.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs worn
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate cracked
nsf tyre worn on outer edge sidewall cracking!!!!!!
osf tyre sidewall cracking!!!!!!!
rear blade split!!!!!!
rear tyres sidwalls cracking x2!!!!!!!!!!
travell on h/brake!!!!!!!
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y296 XFV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 Y296 XFV, 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 Y296 XFV registered?
Y296 XFV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 August 2001.
Is Y296 XFV safe to buy?
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