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Y695 MBV

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,755 mi
Last recorded79,755 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY695 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2014 79,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,441 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,299 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar rubber bush worn.

o/s/f anti roll bar rubber bushes worn.

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2012 74,249 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f anti roll bar rubber bush worn.

o/s/f anti roll bar rubber bushes worn.

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,719 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 70,712 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,555 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes wax oiled

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

Offside front crossmember offside front floor offside rear inner wheel arch all corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,550 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes wax oiled

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

Offside front crossmember offside front floor offside rear inner wheel arch all corroded

Pass 14 May 2009
Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,733 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 55,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 5 May 2007 49,789 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 49,789 miles

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

EXHAUST IS LEAKING OF GASES SLIGHTLY AROUND THE CENTRE AND ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 May 2006 41,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 41,955 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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Y695 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y695 MBV, 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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Y695 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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