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YT51 WEJ

2001 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,224 mi
Last recorded45,224 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Alto45,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 WEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 45,224 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened retainer rotten (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,696 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 44,691 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ***SUB FRAME*** (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,664 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear cracking due to age 15 year old tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2015 44,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low aim to low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high to high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper has sharp edges due to damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear cracking due to age 15 year old tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,222 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED & CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS (DATED 2000 - 14 YEARS OLD)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD (DATED 2000 - 14 YEARS OLD)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bumper damaged - repaired with tape

Fail 13 Sep 2014 42,222 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED & CRACKING IN SIDEWALLS (DATED 2000 - 14 YEARS OLD)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD (DATED 2000 - 14 YEARS OLD)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre badly under inflated

offside rear bumper damaged - repaired with tape

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres 13 years old

nearside rear brake binding slightly

raer bumper damaged o/s

rear wiper arm faulty

Fail 25 Sep 2013 38,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear tyres 13 years old

nearside rear brake binding slightly

raer bumper damaged o/s

rear wiper arm faulty

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre sidewall c racked & perished (dated 2000)

offside rear bumper damaged - repaired with tape

offside rear tyre cracking in treads (dated 2000)

offside rear valance corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Sep 2012 34,632 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre sidewall c racked & perished (dated 2000)

offside rear bumper damaged - repaired with tape

offside rear tyre cracking in treads (dated 2000)

offside rear valance corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,222 miles

accident damage to offside of rear bumper

Fail 19 Sep 2011 31,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

accident damage to offside of rear bumper

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,584 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 19,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,248 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 17,247 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,893 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 10,669 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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YT51 WEJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT51 WEJ, 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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YT51 WEJ is a 2001 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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