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BU51 AMK

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,539 mi
Last recorded71,539 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 AMK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,539 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,355 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,876 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,290 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,237 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 22,524 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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BU51 AMK is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU51 AMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 AMK registered?

BU51 AMK is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BU51 AMK safe to buy?

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