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CA51 WZM

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,600 mi
Last recorded24,600 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 WZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,600 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill areas

Fail 31 Mar 2017 24,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle holed (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill areas

advise middle to rear exhaust section weak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,356 miles

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

Fail 29 Mar 2016 22,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,801 miles

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

advise front shockabsorbers weak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 19,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

advise front shockabsorbers weak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,422 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Fail 4 Apr 2013 18,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 13,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,865 miles

nearside rear shock absorber seeping-just passable @ time of test only

Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,175 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 11,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 10,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,761 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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CA51 WZM is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CA51 WZM, 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 CA51 WZM registered?

CA51 WZM is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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