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FP51 UXO

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

67,617 mi
Last recorded67,617 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 UXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,617 miles

Front front lower beam corroded close to front engine mounting .

Front front suspension components corroded .

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective reflector deteriorated . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f lower arm mounting area corroded close to floor / not holed at time of test . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded .

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 67,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush worn / play / (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in outer side wall to ply . 145/70/r13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front lower beam corroded close to front engine mounting .

Front front suspension components corroded .

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective reflector deteriorated . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f lower arm mounting area corroded close to floor / not holed at time of test . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded .

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing / cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2017 66,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing / cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,375 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,375 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,272 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 51,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,014 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,996 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake recorded enough to pass test but is low on rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 38,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s wiper poor

Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 36,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 34,226 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 34,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,519 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 31,519 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,600 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 24,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,601 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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FP51 UXO is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FP51 UXO, 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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FP51 UXO is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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