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BX51 OBG

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,498 mi
Last recorded93,498 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,192 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 86,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,726 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back-box (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns and os outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion rear exh pipe

Fail 14 Sep 2015 69,543 miles

Body has slight corrosion ns and os outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion rear exh pipe

Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,827 miles

rear wiper ?

Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,827 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper ?

Pass 2 Oct 2010 53,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,446 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Please note o/s/f tyre feathing

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,605 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 32,023 miles

Centre Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,023 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 OBG is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BX51 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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