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YE51 VBC

2001 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

20,719 mi
Last recorded20,719 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 VBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,719 miles

all four tyres side walls cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2013 20,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres cracked with age

bonnet corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

left wing repeater has no lens cover.right lower balljoint gaiter has been repaired with sealant.cleaned rear brakepipes to assess corosion mostly pipes are heavily waxed

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,419 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 19,419 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

nsr tyre cracking with age slight kerb damage to fronts

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,356 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,914 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,688 miles

slight cracking to nsr tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2007 16,478 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,478 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 15,155 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,155 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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YE51 VBC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Yellow 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 YE51 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE51 VBC registered?

YE51 VBC is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is YE51 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 VBC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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