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Y346 YVV

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,091 mi
Last recorded95,091 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 YVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,091 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 87,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

n/s/ and o/s outer sills getting corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

n/s/ and o/s outer sills getting corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,546 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,130 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,955 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 24,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,579 miles

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

Near side door mirror slightly insecure

Off side front outer wing panel damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,579 miles

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

Near side door mirror slightly insecure

Off side front outer wing panel damaged

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,106 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 21,106 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mirror glass loose

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,642 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 18,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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Y346 YVV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y346 YVV, 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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Y346 YVV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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