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X261 SKE

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

32,845 mi
Last recorded32,845 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 SKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 32,845 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 32,839 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 32,502 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,502 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 32,123 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 32,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 31,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 31,917 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 31,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,710 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 28,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 27,446 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 27,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near-side front,off-side front & off-side rear tyres cracked on outer walls.

Pass 5 May 2007 25,935 miles

as per test no.521504627116

Fail 4 May 2007 25,935 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near-side front,off-side front and off-side rear tyres cracking on outer side-walls

Pass 3 May 2006 23,825 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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X261 SKE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X261 SKE, 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 X261 SKE registered?

X261 SKE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X261 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X261 SKE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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