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AU02 TNL

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,639 mi
Last recorded166,639 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 TNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2015 166,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens has a hole in and glass misted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to off side rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front lower arm mounting point bracket area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 163,303 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 16,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 154,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 130,628 miles

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

chips in screen

Fail 7 Nov 2012 130,626 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,323 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 107,323 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,237 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,442 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,140 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,754 miles

nearside/offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 13,754 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished.

Nearside/offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2006 2,834 miles

tyres- sidewalls split

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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AU02 TNL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU02 TNL, 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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AU02 TNL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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