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LS51 UCF

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,284 mi
Last recorded50,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,284 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 50,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,551 miles

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2011 45,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,367 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f top strut mounting noisey when wheel is turned.

n/s/f tyre is perished and cracking.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 39,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f top strut mounting noisey when wheel is turned.

o/s/r tyre is perished and sidewall is cracking.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 32,352 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,750 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 18,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,198 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 UCF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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