MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y797 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 Y797 GMA, 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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What year was Y797 GMA registered?
Y797 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 March 2001.
Is Y797 GMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y797 GMA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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