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BX51 OAV

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 109,525 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

off side floor pan has a small corroded hole

Pass 11 Sep 2018 97,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,618 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 87,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 78,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,383 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens chipped (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,383 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens chipped (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,770 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 60,726 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side mirror cracked.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 47,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,376 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,294 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,097 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 31,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,414 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 27,414 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,533 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,041 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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BX51 OAV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BX51 OAV, 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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BX51 OAV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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