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CU51 NZE

2001 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,919 mi
Last recorded95,919 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,919 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

Brake ferrules corroded

C/V Gaitors perishing

Corrosion, age and blows to exhaust system

Front lower swivel gaitors split and play in ball joints

Kerb damage to alloys

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age and surface corrosion

Offside headlamp image poor

Play and wear in front anti-roll bar set-up

STRONG ADVISE: Metal fuel lines and fuel filter heavily corroded

STRONG ADVISE:Metal brake pipes heavily corroded

STRONG ADVISORY: Nearside rear tyre wearing irregularly

STRONG ADVISORY:Nearside rear tyre deteriorating and slightly flat spotted

Seat belts showing age and wear

Slight brake bind

Slight distortion to inner wheel rims

Steering, suspension and brake components showing surface corrosion, age and wear

Various oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,595 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre damaged perished area of treads

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,604 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 91,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

radiator leaking and cooling fan not working

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Nov 2008 83,875 miles

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

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,344 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 66,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,928 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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CU51 NZE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Yellow 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 NZE, 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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CU51 NZE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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