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BT51 LFY

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,450 mi
Last recorded40,450 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,450 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 40,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,859 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 32,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,751 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres age crackes

offside and nearside front hubs grease

Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,896 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 25,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,629 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,860 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 14,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,139 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 12,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 5,569 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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BT51 LFY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT51 LFY, 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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What year was BT51 LFY registered?

BT51 LFY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is BT51 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 LFY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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