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Y317 RTU

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,674 mi
Last recorded24,674 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 RTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,674 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 24,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,775 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 23,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 23,327 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 23,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured At Mounting Point With Hub (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured At Mounting Point With Hub (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 22,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At join With Hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Join With Hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre Size on Front Axle Are Different To Tyre Size on Rear Axle

Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 21,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mount of Radius Arm - Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mount of Radius Arm - Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 21,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing At Point where it meets hub. (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing At point where it meets hub (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,965 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,280 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,678 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,393 miles

brake service

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,819 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 16,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,151 miles

brake service

Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,115 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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Y317 RTU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y317 RTU, 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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Y317 RTU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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