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GV51 NKR

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,137 mi
Last recorded60,137 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 NKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2014 60,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,137 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen scratched.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,545 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 34,545 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,299 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight corrosion

offside front floor/underbody has a small patch of surface corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2011 17,299 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight corrosion

offside front floor/underbody has a small patch of surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,003 miles

ADVISE N/S front lower suspension arm has corrosion starting

Fail 6 Dec 2010 16,003 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE N/S front lower suspension arm has corrosion starting

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,600 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 13,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 11,680 miles

Outer Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 9,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 7,102 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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GV51 NKR is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GV51 NKR, 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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GV51 NKR is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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