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DK51 FGN

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,391 mi
Last recorded61,391 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,391 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,953 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 57,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both center brake pipe showing signs of corrosion at rear

both lower ball joint dust covers split

both rear tyres cracking

n/s front tyre worn on both edges and close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,878 miles

both rear tyres cracking

both lower ball joint dust covers split

both center brake pipe showing signs of corrosion at rear

n/s front tyre worn on both edges and close to legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,689 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 47,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sides front lower ball joint boots splitting

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear and both front screen wiper blades torn

rear tyres cracking slightly around tread area

small nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,150 miles

n/s front wing dented

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,634 miles

n/s lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,837 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

rear wiper deteriorated

rubber boot split on n/s front lower ball joint

Fail 4 Oct 2006 31,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

rear wiper deteriorated

rubber boot split on n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2005 24,655 miles

brake fluid level low.

brake pads appear worn.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge close to 1.6mm limit.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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 FGN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DK51 FGN, 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 DK51 FGN registered?

DK51 FGN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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