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LT51 XRW

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,733 mi
Last recorded22,733 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,733 miles

both front tyre worn inner tread (bold)

both suspension coil spring corroded

note: gearbox bottom area oily.

Pass 19 Sep 2020 22,128 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 22,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 21,527 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 21,525 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 20,868 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 20,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,152 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres started to cracked & perished up.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,358 miles

front bumper grile loose.

nearside front door mirror unit damage.

note: gearbox bottom area oily.

offside front windscreen wiper blade rubber splitting.

offside rear tyre side wall perishe up.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,512 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 17,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,911 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn o tread edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,933 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn uneven on tread.

rear bumper area near number plate damage.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 15,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn uneven on tread.

rear bumper area near number plate damage.

Pass 23 May 2011 14,936 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 27 May 2010 13,810 miles

both front brake disc slightly lipped

slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 27 May 2010 13,810 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

both front brake disc slightly lipped

slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 22 May 2009 12,636 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 12,636 miles

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

found: nearside & offside rear wheel quite tight to turn !!!

nearside & offside door mirror unit slight insercure ???

nearside & offside front windsc reen wiper blade smearing screen !!!

offside front driveshaft outer gaiter deeply cracked up !!!

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 11,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front bottom ball joint cover split

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

offside front & offside rear tyres outer walls perishing

offside number plate lamp cover missing & lamp loose

Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,446 miles

nearside & offside front tyre outer wall perished up.

offside mirror unit slight insercure.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 9,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside & offside front tyre outer wall perished up.

offside mirror unit slight insercure.

Fail 6 Mar 2006 8,036 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,036 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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LT51 XRW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LT51 XRW, 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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LT51 XRW is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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