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WA51 FRX

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,921 mi
Last recorded40,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 40,921 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear section rubbing on coil spring (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Nearside Steering arm slight play

Nearside rear/offside front floor pan corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 29 Nov 2023 26,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 26,915 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 18,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2022 18,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 18,623 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,557 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 17,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,019 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 17,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 16,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play in/out (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,727 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 12,727 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,254 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 9,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,650 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,734 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 8,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 7,243 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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WA51 FRX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA51 FRX, 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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What year was WA51 FRX registered?

WA51 FRX is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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