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BT51 THU

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 THU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,014 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,221 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,074 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,581 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 49,949 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 45,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 38,653 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 30,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 23,934 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 THU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT51 THU, 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 THU registered?

BT51 THU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is BT51 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 THU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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