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Y37 MEN

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,168 mi
Last recorded44,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 MEN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings noisy

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,506 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,506 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 34,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,023 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 30,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 25,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,110 miles

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

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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Y37 MEN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y37 MEN, 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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Y37 MEN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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