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HF51 ETE

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,016 mi
Last recorded117,016 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 ETE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 117,016 miles

engine management light on

exhaust front section corroding

slight play in steering rack both sides

some play in both front track control arms middle bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2009 117,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust front section corroding

slight play in steering rack both sides

some play in both front track control arms middle bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2008 104,720 miles

engine management light on dash

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r foot and handbrake reading poor

o/s c.v boot perished

Fail 20 Aug 2008 104,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine management light on dash

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r foot and handbrake reading poor

o/s c.v boot perished

Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,586 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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HF51 ETE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HF51 ETE, 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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What year was HF51 ETE registered?

HF51 ETE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 ETE safe to buy?

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