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S512 LCY

1999 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,354 mi
Last recorded84,354 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 LCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,354 miles

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded.

Nearside Windscreen cracked but outside swept area.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Chassis corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,713 miles

Fuel filter corroded but leaking at time of test.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Windscreen cracked but outside swept area.

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 83,713 miles

Fuel filter corroded but leaking at time of test.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Nearside Windscreen cracked but outside swept area.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 82,386 miles

Fuel pipes and fuel filter corroded but not leaking at time of test.

N/S windscreen cracked but outside swept area.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 82,369 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipes and fuel filter corroded but not leaking at time of test.

N/S windscreen cracked but outside swept area.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,358 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 81,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,436 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 80,425 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,047 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

radiator leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

radiator leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,969 miles

windscreen cracked out side swept area

Fail 11 Feb 2011 77,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both bottom ball joint rubbers split.

front screen cracked n/s top.

fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

n/s/f tyre approaching wear indicators.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,045 miles

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2009 74,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,313 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S512 LCY is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S512 LCY, 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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S512 LCY is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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