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AY02 VYU

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,772 mi
Last recorded73,772 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (behind n/s/f wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,627 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on inside edg

Fail 7 Oct 2017 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing rear lower edge (6.1.C.1)

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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing at lower edge (6.1.C.1)

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

1/ both front tyres wearing on inside edg

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,750 miles

1. Both front tyres near legal limits, worn on inside edges.

2. Nearside and offside front wings at rear lower edge becoming corroded.

3. Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover becoming perished.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,254 miles

1. Nearside outer sill becoming corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 597,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

1. Nearside outer sill becoming corroded.

2. Offside front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 47,552 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,352 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,352 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,102 miles

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,099 miles

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

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

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,855 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,086 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 12,348 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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AY02 VYU is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY02 VYU, 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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AY02 VYU is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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