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LS51 PVW

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

32,835 mi
Last recorded32,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 PVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,835 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2018 32,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

condensation in offside headlamp

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,859 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside front chassis/inner arch corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2017 31,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside front chassis/inner arch corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,390 miles

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

offside rear service brake becoming lazy

Fail 15 Feb 2016 30,390 miles

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

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

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

offside rear service brake becoming lazy

Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,733 miles

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,270 miles

offside front tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge.

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,270 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge.

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,870 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 28,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,348 miles

all tyre walls perishing.

offside front lower ball joint dust cover perishing.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,856 miles

rear tyre walls perishing.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 27,856 miles

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

rear tyre walls perishing.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,236 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 27,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,290 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,551 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Nov 2007 18,551 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2006 15,869 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 13,427 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 13,419 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PVW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LS51 PVW, 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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LS51 PVW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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