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Y432 GFM

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,107 mi
Last recorded32,107 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 GFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,107 miles

nearside cv gaitor rubber cracking abit

nearside front indicator len holed but showing orange light

nearside of vehicle damaged

offside door mirror housing been tapped up

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,283 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked, been taped up

o/s head lamp chipped and water in lamp

o/s mirror taped on

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,283 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s hand brake effort poor

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked, been taped up

o/s head lamp chipped and water in lamp

o/s mirror taped on

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear wash wipe inop and blade worn

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

rear wiper perished

Fail 27 Feb 2013 30,877 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

rear wiper perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre rubber cracking from age

offside rear brake sticking abit?

Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre rubber cracking from age

offside rear brake sticking abit?

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,369 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

no rubber on rear wiper blade

o/s mirror body slightly loose

rear brake pipes and o/s/f brake pipe slightly rusty in places

rear wash/wipe inop

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,003 miles

advise new front nearside indicator lens..

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,691 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 22,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,091 miles

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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Y432 GFM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y432 GFM, 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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Y432 GFM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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