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LJ51 MFZ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,288 mi
Last recorded51,288 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,451 miles

instrument cluster light not working.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,060 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear nearside brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc warn & lipped

gear lever link rod on gearbox missing nut on mounting bolt

rear nearside brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,673 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 43,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc warn & lipped

gear lever link rod on gearbox missing nut on mounting bolt

rear nearside brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Feb 2010 42,105 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

offside front tyre is perishing.

offside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,105 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

offside front tyre is perishing.

offside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,749 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,685 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 286,833 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 MFZ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

LJ51 MFZ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 MFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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