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DK51 BGV

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,621 mi
Last recorded55,621 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 BGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,621 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 55,621 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,300 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,180 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 43,110 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,426 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,952 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,088 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,774 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 9,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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DK51 BGV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK51 BGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 BGV registered?

DK51 BGV is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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