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Y439 OEF

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,681 mi
Last recorded64,681 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 OEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,681 miles

front and rear suspension units slightly corroded

fuel filter corroded

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded and slightly blown

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,591 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 61,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 53,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,008 miles

strong smell of petrol under car

Fail 20 Sep 2014 43,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

petrol smell when under car

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 34,868 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 29,523 miles

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

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

spare wheel is alloy - steel wheels fitted to rest of vehicle

Fail 4 May 2012 29,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

spare wheel is alloy - steel wheels fitted to rest of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2010 24,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,261 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 22,243 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 21,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

the nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder

Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,047 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

the nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer shoulder

Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,575 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 185,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 14,161 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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Y439 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y439 OEF, 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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Y439 OEF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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