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FX51 EXZ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,458 mi
Last recorded25,458 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 EXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 25,458 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres age cracki ng

Pass 17 Feb 2023 24,625 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres age cracking

some corrosion under vehicle in places

Pass 8 Nov 2021 24,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle in places

exhaust system rusty

front and rear tyres age cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2020 24,340 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front covered in grease (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

slight corrosion in places

Pass 24 Oct 2019 23,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 22,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front c v boot slightly leaking grease.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brakes slightly binding.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 22,293 miles

Brake valve leaking under bonnet (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front c v boot slightly leaking grease.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 20,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 18,647 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers slighty damp

Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Pass 4 Nov 2013 16,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Pass 7 Nov 2012 16,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Fail 6 Nov 2012 16,578 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,456 miles

front brakes dragging slightly

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Pass 4 Nov 2010 16,208 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,850 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,246 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,270 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,059 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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FX51 EXZ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FX51 EXZ, 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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FX51 EXZ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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