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Y956 JKX

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

61,165 mi
Last recorded61,165 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 JKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,165 miles

O/S/F Tyre Tread Getting Low

Fail 30 Nov 2010 61,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,164 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 50,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,112 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyre side walls heavily perished / underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2008 45,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyre side walls heavily perished / underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,085 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads low.

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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Y956 JKX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 Y956 JKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y956 JKX registered?

Y956 JKX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y956 JKX safe to buy?

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