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S245 XCA

1999 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,122 mi
Last recorded59,122 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 XCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 59,122 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,224 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside rear service brake effort becoming low

Offside front mirror deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 55,200 miles

Rear brake application requires attention (offside rear effort becoming low).

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,301 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 42,565 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 41,572 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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S245 XCA is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 48,752 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 S245 XCA, 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 27 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 S245 XCA registered?

S245 XCA is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S245 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 XCA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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