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AK51 YDC

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,162 miles

Nearside of rack inner joint worn.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 93,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside of rack inner joint slight play.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,745 miles

Nearside of steering rack worn.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,744 miles

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

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

Nearside of steering rack worn.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,406 miles

Metal brake lines starting to corrode in places.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear inner sill panel areas starting to corrode.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,406 miles

Metal brake lines starting to corrode in places.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear inner sill panel areas starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn low tread depth.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,765 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,928 miles

Nearside outer sill panel starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 83,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer sill panel starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,297 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/s/r tyre outr side wall cracking †Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,047 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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AK51 YDC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,896 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 AK51 YDC, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK51 YDC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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