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LJ51 ETL

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,745 mi
Last recorded51,745 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ETL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,745 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,410 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 24,763 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,763 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,009 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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LJ51 ETL is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ51 ETL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 ETL registered?

LJ51 ETL is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LJ51 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 ETL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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