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LS51 CEF

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,349 mi
Last recorded30,349 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 CEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 30,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,324 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 28,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,765 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 24,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,057 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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LS51 CEF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 LS51 CEF, 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 LS51 CEF registered?

LS51 CEF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LS51 CEF safe to buy?

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