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LK51 EYG

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,226 mi
Last recorded114,226 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 EYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 114,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 103,232 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 103,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

metal brake pipe that runs along rear axle corroded but not excessive yet.

rear brakes 25% imbalance.

starting to show signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,592 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,096 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 95,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,957 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 84,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,899 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 65,708 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,645 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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LK51 EYG is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK51 EYG, 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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LK51 EYG is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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