CarVerify

Free Car Check

S596 YUY

1999 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,625 mi
Last recorded81,625 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 YUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 81,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 78,500 miles

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

batter not bolted in loss

Fail 19 May 2011 78,490 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

batter not bolted in loss

Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN AND SLIGHT SCRATCHING

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE SPLITING ON SIDE WALLS. RECOMMEND IT BE CHANGED NOW.

NOT MUCH RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT IN HANDBRAKE LEVER

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE VERY BADLY CRACKING AND WORN CLOSE TO TREAD DEPTH LIMIT. RECOMMEND IT BE CHANGE NOW.

REAR PETROL FILTER VERY BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT OFFSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBER BUSHES. RECOMMEND IT BE CHANGED AT SAME TIME AS NEARSIDE.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,192 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,296 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
Full Suzuki Alto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S596 YUY is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S596 YUY, 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

How do I check the history of S596 YUY?

You can check the full history of S596 YUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S596 YUY registered?

S596 YUY is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S596 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S596 YUY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S596 YUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S596 YUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.