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GX51 PHF

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,824 mi
Last recorded112,824 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 PHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 112,824 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers door handle broken but door can be opened

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 7 Dec 2013 107,811 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 107,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

n/s/f brake hose insecurely fitted

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,807 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 88,807 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,515 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 82,515 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,502 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 72,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres just above min limit

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,865 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,852 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2007 50,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,547 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 27,791 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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GX51 PHF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX51 PHF, 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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GX51 PHF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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