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BL51 CWJ

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,557 mi
Last recorded70,557 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 CWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 70,546 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,020 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Damaged (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside Rear Inner And Outer Sills Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Rear Inner And Outer Sills Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Arm Dust Covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under-Body Slight Corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,244 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under the vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,244 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 1.8mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,254 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,254 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,399 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 50,675 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,069 miles

rub marks on front screen

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,069 miles

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

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

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

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

rub marks on front screen

Pass 24 May 2010 46,933 miles

rub mark on offside of front screen

Pass 27 May 2009 45,568 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,564 miles

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

advise both rear tyres excessivly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,005 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 44,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,419 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BL51 CWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BL51 CWJ, 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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BL51 CWJ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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