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AR51 FFE

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,960 mi
Last recorded52,960 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,960 miles

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

Emissions not tested not enough detected at tailpipe (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,713 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 50,713 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)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,370 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 50,370 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,113 miles

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

Idle speed slightly high.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight binding o/s/f brake.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,120 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight binding o/s/f brake.

Slight blowing centre exhaust joint.

Slight corrosion rear steel brake pipes.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight binding o/s/f brake.

Slight blowing centre exhaust joint.

Slight corrosion rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,875 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,018 miles

osf indicator lense damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,873 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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AR51 FFE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR51 FFE, 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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AR51 FFE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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