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Y779 UDS

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 UDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 93,094 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 93,094 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f slight play in stearing rack

Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,494 miles

slight play in stearing rack

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,334 miles

Main brake pipe corroded

O/S/F and N/S/F tyre just above legal limit

O/S/F shock absorber appears slightly weak

O/S/R shock absorber has a slight misting

Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Main brake pipe corroded

O/S/F and N/S/F tyre just above legal limit

O/S/F shock absorber appears slightly weak

O/S/R shock absorber has a slight misting

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 66,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED...APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPES COULD NOT BE CHECKED...DUE TO METAL PLATE COVERING THE PIPES

Pass 11 Sep 2006 58,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 49,494 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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Y779 UDS 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 Y779 UDS, 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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Y779 UDS is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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