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X214 NBM

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

78,065 mi
Last recorded78,065 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 NBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,065 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 78,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,117 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,636 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,406 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,878 miles

n/s/f tyre worn thin on outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn thin on outer edge

battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,999 miles

o/s/f +o/s/r upper brake pipes starting to show corrosion

o/s/r outer sill starting to show corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f +o/s/r upper brake pipes starting to show corrosion

o/s/r outer sill starting to show corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,297 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,358 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,601 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,489 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,619 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,519 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,850 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 48,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,072 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 46,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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X214 NBM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 X214 NBM, 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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X214 NBM is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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