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Y983 GAX

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,296 mi
Last recorded66,296 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 GAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 50,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,767 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 46,666 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,660 miles

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,910 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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Y983 GAX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y983 GAX, 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 Y983 GAX registered?

Y983 GAX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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