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CP51 DMF

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 DMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,508 miles

Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring mounting on chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,726 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 84,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear light lenses slightly damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2015 80,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear light lenses slightly damaged

fuel filter corroded

nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,531 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 74,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,677 miles

slight grease leak from n/s inner driveshaft joint gaitor

Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,677 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight grease leak from n/s inner driveshaft joint gaitor

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,885 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 62,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,367 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,651 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 56,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,783 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,701 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 39,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,628 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 33,628 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 DMF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CP51 DMF, 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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CP51 DMF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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