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AO51 JWM

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,186 mi
Last recorded34,186 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 34,162 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill full length (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 3 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,939 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 31,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,971 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 29,971 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 26,044 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,976 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,305 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,200 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 17,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 15,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside tyres cracking & slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2007 15,009 miles

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

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

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

both nearside tyres cracking & slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,688 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,427 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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AO51 JWM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO51 JWM, 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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AO51 JWM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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