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X901 JVN

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,427 mi
Last recorded94,427 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX901 JVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear cills corroded

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front too rear brake pipes greased & oiled

Fail 12 Oct 2012 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front too rear brake pipes greased & oiled

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,929 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,824 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 76,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,687 miles

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

osf brake pipe coverd in grease

Fail 12 Jun 2009 76,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osf brake pipe coverd in grease

Pass 10 May 2008 59,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2007 49,118 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 48,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise near side rear tyre has side wall cracks

Pass 2 May 2006 38,106 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking

light grabbing on nearside rear brake

light judder from nearside front brake

Fail 29 Apr 2006 38,040 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking

front exhaust pipe holed

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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X901 JVN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X901 JVN, 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 X901 JVN registered?

X901 JVN is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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