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NA51 VXY

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 VXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,726 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,726 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2011 45,779 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 45,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,618 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 24,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,814 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,870 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 13,870 miles

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

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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NA51 VXY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NA51 VXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA51 VXY registered?

NA51 VXY is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NA51 VXY safe to buy?

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