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CE51 KVB

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,174 mi
Last recorded56,174 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 KVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 56,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested brake pipe boke when testing brakes on rbt (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Both outer sills rusty

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,190 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 54,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm inner suspension (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,361 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,997 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,695 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 47,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,252 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 45,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,247 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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CE51 KVB is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE51 KVB, 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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CE51 KVB is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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