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Y96 PWT

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,768 mi
Last recorded20,768 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 PWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,768 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,707 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 19,705 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 18,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,612 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 17,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,704 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,704 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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Y96 PWT 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 60%.

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 Y96 PWT, 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 Y96 PWT registered?

Y96 PWT is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y96 PWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 PWT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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