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CP51 CVY

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

698,347 mi
Last recorded698,347 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 CVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 698,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 by chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 69,839 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 by chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,010 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

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

o/s/r brake pipe braket corroded on chassis leg

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,427 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 47,427 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,708 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 42,683 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,320 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 38,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,057 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 21,029 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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CP51 CVY 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 CP51 CVY, 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 CP51 CVY registered?

CP51 CVY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is CP51 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP51 CVY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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