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BP51 AUR

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,590 mi
Last recorded60,590 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 AUR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner and out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

all repairs heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 60,581 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in couple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner and out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 54,149 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wheel cover fitted!

Fail 18 Jul 2015 44,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel cover fitted!

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 40,676 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,507 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 37,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,952 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 26,285 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,285 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,127 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,155 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 25,133 miles

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

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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BP51 AUR is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP51 AUR, 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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BP51 AUR is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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