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LJ51 EVM

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 EVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,871 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 53,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/70/13/71T (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,765 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 39,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,295 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,912 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,852 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,203 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,203 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,374 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 16,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 12,989 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 EVM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EVM, 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 LJ51 EVM registered?

LJ51 EVM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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