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BC51 LWL

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,927 mi
Last recorded66,927 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 LWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,381 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,764 miles

Offside rear seatbelt and fuel tank mounting starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2010 54,764 miles

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

Offside rear seatbelt and fuel tank mounting starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,413 miles

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

temporary repair made with tape to offside front indicator

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,262 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 47,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BC51 LWL is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC51 LWL, 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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BC51 LWL is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is BC51 LWL safe to buy?

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