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CU51 FRJ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 FRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,007 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket missing

vehicle over heated on emission test

Fail 29 Oct 2012 56,005 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket missing

vehicle over heated on emission test

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,047 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 38,981 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,941 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

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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CU51 FRJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU51 FRJ, 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 CU51 FRJ registered?

CU51 FRJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is CU51 FRJ safe to buy?

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