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KG51 JWK

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,517 mi
Last recorded77,517 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 JWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,517 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,767 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,762 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,472 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 65,470 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,545 miles

o/s front floor areacorroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,751 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly rusty.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,541 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

both sides front chassis corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2008 44,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 40,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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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KG51 JWK is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KG51 JWK, 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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KG51 JWK is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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