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AXZ 5709

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,547 mi
Last recorded131,547 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 5709
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 131,547 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

fuel filter corroded

n/s rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,652 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 126,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 120,042 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT MOUNTING CORRODED AND OFFSIDE FRONT , REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , CORROSION IN UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN ALL PARTS , FUEL PIPES CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Nov 2014 120,042 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING INNER SILLS ON BOTHSIDES , FLOOR SECTIONS , AND CHASSIS SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

FUEL LINES CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 113,643 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Nov 2013 113,643 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,931 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT REPAIRED , NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV BOOT LEAKING OIL , BOTH OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK , ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

HEADLIGHT REPAIRED OFFSIDE FRONT , BOTH REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , VERY SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL ON OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK , ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,546 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,464 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 75,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,356 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,832 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Mar 2009 59,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 37,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,595 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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AXZ 5709 is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AXZ 5709, 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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AXZ 5709 is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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