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LT51 XSC

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

idle speed fast.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 68,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

idle speed fast.

Pass 14 May 2012 65,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 65,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,387 miles

Corrosion on battery tray

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

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

Off side front lower ball joint gaiter is split

Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Corrosion on battery tray

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

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

Off side front lower ball joint gaiter is split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,521 miles

Battery tray corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 47,494 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery tray corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 33,930 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

near side rear dust cap missing

offside rear dust cap missing

Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,913 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 23,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 21,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 21,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XSC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LT51 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 August 2001.

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