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S489 CTV

1999 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,402 mi
Last recorded74,402 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 CTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,402 miles

smell of fuel but no evidence of fuel leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,217 miles

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

smell of fuel but no evidence of fuel leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 68,009 miles

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

front anti-roll bar outer bushs splitting

Fail 10 Dec 2010 68,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front anti-roll bar outer bushs splitting

Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,360 miles

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

condition front number plate

Fail 29 Dec 2009 59,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

condition front number plate

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2009 50,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 42,581 miles

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

n/s/r service brake lower than o/s/r

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,283 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 36,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 29,939 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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S489 CTV is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S489 CTV, 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.

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S489 CTV is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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