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Y106 NLE

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,055 mi
Last recorded54,055 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 NLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 54,055 miles

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

clutch worn

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 May 2017 54,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

clutch worn

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 51,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 May 2016 51,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 145/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 May 2015 48,590 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

front reg plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

various body damage

Fail 20 May 2015 48,590 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

front reg plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

various body damage

Pass 7 May 2014 44,324 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front mirror damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 44,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 40,326 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres craking on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2012 36,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,916 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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Y106 NLE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y106 NLE, 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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Y106 NLE is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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