MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
radiator leaking
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
windscreen cracked out side swept area
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)
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.
offside front tyre cracking on sidewall
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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?
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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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