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YP51 BXZ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,561 mi
Last recorded89,561 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 BXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,666 miles

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

rear wiper inop

Fail 26 Oct 2009 75,666 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear wiper inop

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 62,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,250 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 49,250 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,524 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 40,524 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YP51 BXZ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YP51 BXZ, 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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YP51 BXZ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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