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BL51 WXH

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 WXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 86,312 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,910 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 73,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,651 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre cut but not exposing cords

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

Rear exhaust mounting broke but system adequately supported

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,567 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre cut but not exposing cords

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

Rear exhaust mounting broke but system adequately supported

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,332 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 56,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,252 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 51,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,265 miles

both rear tyres have cracks on tread to sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2011 45,262 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks on tread to sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 31,367 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,361 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,582 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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BL51 WXH is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL51 WXH, 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 WXH is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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