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BP51 WGA

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 WGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,788 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

areas of offside and nearside ouuter sills becoming rusty within seat belt mounting prescribed areas

Fail 31 Aug 2012 83,782 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)

areas of offside and nearside ouuter sills becoming rusty within seat belt mounting prescribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,428 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,813 miles

areas of offside outer sill becoming rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,681 miles

exhaust tail pipe bracket rusty /weak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,166 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 42,166 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,802 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 34,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak from engine [ not mot item]

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,347 miles

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

offside rear tyre underinflated and slightly out of round.

Pass 18 Aug 2005 24,571 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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BP51 WGA is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGA, 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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What year was BP51 WGA registered?

BP51 WGA is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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