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Y152 GAP

2001 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,474 mi
Last recorded57,474 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 GAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 57,474 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked, but no ply of cords showing at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,616 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

underside and wheelarches muddy

Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s front wheel binding

rear tyres perished and cracked

underside and wheelarches muddy

Pass 20 May 2013 49,258 miles

advisories from initial test no 218900043469

Fail 20 May 2013 49,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover close to excessively deteriorated

rear of inner sills corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 May 2012 46,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers poor condition

Fail 25 May 2012 46,101 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,125 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,125 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres have small cuts not exposing ply or cords

rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported sufficiently

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,277 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,969 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 21,768 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 21,768 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y152 GAP is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y152 GAP, 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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Y152 GAP is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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