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S778 CUF

1999 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Alto48,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 CUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 78,998 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 75,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 75,378 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,497 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 May 2018 70,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 May 2017 68,456 miles

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

both front tyres worn low

Fail 18 May 2017 68,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

both front tyres worn low

Pass 13 May 2016 62,560 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 62,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 59,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

small cracks in walls of both rear tyres

Fail 27 May 2015 59,999 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

small cracks in walls of both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2014 57,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cracks in walls of both rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2014 57,901 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cracks in walls of both rear tyres

Pass 31 May 2013 55,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 31 May 2013 55,610 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 May 2012 53,124 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 53,124 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 53,196 miles

advise slight movement on brake pedal when applyed. slight disc or drum problem starting. ok for mot.

Fail 20 May 2011 51,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise slight movement on brake pedal when applyed. slight disc or drum problem starting. ok for mot.

Pass 28 May 2010 43,094 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 43,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 38,678 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 38,678 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 34,584 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 32,581 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 32,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,422 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 29,422 miles

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

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

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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S778 CUF is a 1999 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S778 CUF, 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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S778 CUF is a 1999 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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