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Y946 PUM

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 PUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,904 miles

o/s number plate lamp broken

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,090 miles

play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 13 Oct 2011 74,090 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,349 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 69,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 64,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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Y946 PUM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y946 PUM, 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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Y946 PUM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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