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DK51 RUA

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,485 mi
Last recorded30,485 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 RUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2020 30,485 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bottom arm inner mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bottom arm inner mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 27,855 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 27,855 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 27,847 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 27,755 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 27,748 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,159 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 27,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,560 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 26,560 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2013 26,458 miles

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

Corrosion nearside rear panel under vehicle [non stuctural]

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,657 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 25,657 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,444 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,271 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 22,271 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 10,933 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 RUA is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

DK51 RUA is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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