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GN51 KPE

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,823 mi
Last recorded65,823 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front floor corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,327 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 58,140 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearsde front tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,915 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,301 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,684 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,893 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 23,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 23,480 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 23,480 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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GN51 KPE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GN51 KPE, 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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GN51 KPE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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