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AR51 FGX

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,424 mi
Last recorded39,424 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 39,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 38,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 37,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,604 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 34,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,153 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight binding front brakes

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,572 miles

Slight binding both front brakes

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Oil leak Engine area ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,945 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre cracking/splitting on outer wall

o/s front inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 6,373 miles

front tyres perishing on edges,

Pass 6 Dec 2012 5,984 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 5,706 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 5,295 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 4,925 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 4,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,434 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 3,799 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 3,182 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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AR51 FGX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 45,951 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 AR51 FGX, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR51 FGX registered?

AR51 FGX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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