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DK51 RTU

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,070 mi
Last recorded38,070 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 RTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper lower mountings heavioly corroded but bumper secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 38,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded or covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached rear bumper lower mountings heavioly corroded but bumper secure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 35,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,163 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 29,160 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innersill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi too wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi too wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,998 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,061 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 26,045 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 26,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,033 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,305 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,980 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 18,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,482 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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DK51 RTU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

DK51 RTU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DK51 RTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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