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X472 BUJ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,090 mi
Last recorded70,090 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 BUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,090 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 70,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 61,238 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel bearings are noisy when rotated, no roughness is evident

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,238 miles

both rear wheel bearings are noisy when rotated, no roughness is evident

Fail 11 Feb 2009 42,558 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,558 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 30,590 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,793 miles

note front tyres have been touching front arches at some stage

Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,952 miles

condensation to both front indicator units

earth lead loose on battery, recommend new terminal connector

initial separation to o/s/r trailing arm front mounting bush

rub mark (rust showing) to n/s/f inner arch, checked on full lock and although not touching very close, recommend tracking is adjusted to rectify (check tyre size)

washer jets working but require cleaningt and aligning (n/s high & o/s low)

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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X472 BUJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X472 BUJ, 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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X472 BUJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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