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DV02 GVT

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,590 mi
Last recorded75,590 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 GVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2014 75,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,570 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 57,565 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 55,335 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 55,334 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 53,933 miles

rear brake pipes showing sighns of corrosion

Fail 24 May 2010 53,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 50,088 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 50,082 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 47,638 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 47,628 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 44,969 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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DV02 GVT is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DV02 GVT, 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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DV02 GVT is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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