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YIW 2781

2000 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,028 mi
Last recorded85,028 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Alto46,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 2781
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 85,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,404 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,103 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 60,103 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,444 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 51,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,317 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

excessive corrosion in off side front bumper mounting area(non load bearing)

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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YIW 2781 is a 2000 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 46,196 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 YIW 2781, 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 26 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 YIW 2781 registered?

YIW 2781 is a 2000 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is YIW 2781 safe to buy?

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