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LV51 VMU

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

62,380 mi
Last recorded62,380 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 62,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive corrosion / holes to rear panel

Nearside Front Excessive corrosion / holes to lower wing / sill area

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlamp glass broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Noise from front CV joints when turning

Offside Front Excessive corrosion / holes to lower wing / sill area

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated / weakened (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Nearside Headlamp glass broken/Reflector deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from front CV joints when turning

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 50,185 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Nearside Headlamp glass broken/Reflector deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from front CV joints when turning

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 145/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded/weakened front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damage/hole in lens-reflector deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage front engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Oct 2019 43,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded/weakened front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damage/hole in lens-reflector deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage front engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,317 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 32,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,997 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 31,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,410 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 31,409 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both sills corroded

Exhaust hanger corroded and weakened

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,661 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 30,661 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,817 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 29,816 miles

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

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

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

noise from fan belt

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,033 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,774 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 26,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor perished

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split/perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor perished

offside front lower ball joint gaitor split/perished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre cracking on sidewall & tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,035 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,543 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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LV51 VMU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LV51 VMU, 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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LV51 VMU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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