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Y363 AET

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY363 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 May 2013 85,297 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2012 79,277 miles

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

both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to both rear inner wings

slight corrosion to front to rear sills

Pass 10 May 2011 71,841 miles

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

nearside front inner c.v boot deteriorated

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 10 May 2011 71,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

nearside front inner c.v boot deteriorated

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 13 May 2010 64,318 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2009 56,427 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 56,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 49,442 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 49,392 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise engine lite illuminated

Advise front brake pipes corroded

Advise genral underbody corrosion

Advise rear brake pipes corroded (borderline)

Pass 15 May 2007 42,105 miles

condition of nearside cv boot .

uneven wear on front tyres .

Pass 8 May 2006 36,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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Y363 AET 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 66.7%.

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 Y363 AET, 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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Y363 AET is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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