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Y354 PES

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,994 mi
Last recorded24,994 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 PES
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 24,994 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 24,983 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 22,643 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 22,643 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2007 19,779 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 19,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 16,784 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 16,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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Y354 PES is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y354 PES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y354 PES registered?

Y354 PES is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y354 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y354 PES shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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