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KG51 XTU

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,074 mi
Last recorded116,074 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,074 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places and previously welded in many places

Fail 14 Oct 2020 116,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places and previously welded in many places

Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,098 miles

exhaust repaired

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places

Fail 10 Oct 2019 115,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills at rear as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limits (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust repaired

front brake imbalance n/s higher

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places

Pass 15 Oct 2018 112,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 106,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,032 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 95,007 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 94,972 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

underside rusty in places

Pass 21 Jul 2012 92,131 miles

all rubber boots and bushes perrishing

Pass 19 Mar 2011 88,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,796 miles

tyres worn very low

Pass 7 Mar 2009 85,264 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 85,264 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,970 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 80,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,775 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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KG51 XTU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XTU, 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 KG51 XTU registered?

KG51 XTU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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