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HX51 VKL

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,835 mi
Last recorded65,835 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 65,835 miles

both rear inner arches corroded

front brake discs worn

front crossmember corroded

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside outer cv gaiter slightly perished

nearside washer partially blocked

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight corrosion on front floor pan

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight play in front suspension leg gland bearings

slight play in steering rack

slight stains on nearside rear shocker

stonechips in front screen

Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,834 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear inner arches corroded

exhaust tailpipe mount broken but system still secure

front brake discs worn

front crossmember corroded

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside outer cv gaiter slightly perished

nearside washer partially blocked

offside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight corrosion on front floor pan

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight play in front suspension leg gland bearings

slight play in steering rack

slight stains on nearside rear shocker

stonechips in front screen

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 59,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 51,993 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 46,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 38,378 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,498 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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HX51 VKL is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HX51 VKL, 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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HX51 VKL is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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