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Y361 GDY

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

44,892 mi
Last recorded44,892 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 GDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 44,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,691 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,188 miles

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

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

corrosio to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner sills

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,378 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,377 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,910 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,423 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,760 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2011 31,542 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,542 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,540 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,480 miles

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s rear brakes weaker

Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,478 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,003 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight inbalance of front brakes

wipers could be better

Fail 19 Mar 2009 25,001 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

wipers could be better

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,153 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,403 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 15,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y361 GDY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Y361 GDY, 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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Y361 GDY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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