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EO51 JCU

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,096 mi
Last recorded53,096 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 JCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,096 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,943 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre just on legal limit,recommend it be changed also

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 17,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EO51 JCU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO51 JCU, 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 EO51 JCU registered?

EO51 JCU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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