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X481 VWU

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,313 mi
Last recorded38,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 VWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,313 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,629 miles

all rear seats and seatbelts removed

both front track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated but have no excessive movement

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen ok

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy slightly corroded

front brakes are slightly imbalanced

n/s front tyre worn just on legal tread limit

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

o/s headlamp lens damaged and deteriorated affecting beam image near excessive

rear footbrake efforts slightly low

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 33,629 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

all rear seats and seatbelts removed

both front track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated but have no excessive movement

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen ok

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy slightly corroded

front brakes are slightly imbalanced

n/s front tyre worn just on legal tread limit

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

o/s headlamp lens damaged and deteriorated affecting beam image near excessive

slight binding on n/s rear brake

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes fluctuating but not excessively

n/s front track control arm bush deteriorating but has no excessive movement

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and in tread near excessive in places

o/s rear footbrake effort low just within limit

slight binding on both front brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2014 29,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes fluctuating but not excessively

n/s front track control arm bush deteriorating but has no excessive movement

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall and in tread near excessive in places

o/s rear footbrake effort low just within limit

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2013 24,261 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,160 miles

n/s rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes undersealed

front brake discs worn

nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,607 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes undersealed

front brake discs worn

nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,024 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 18,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,208 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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X481 VWU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X481 VWU, 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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X481 VWU is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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