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EA02 XBK

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,338 mi
Last recorded63,338 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 XBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,338 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded going to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to antiroll bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear axil surface rusted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 52,488 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel housing (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axil (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to antiroll bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear axil surface rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,232 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 43,232 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,604 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 18,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 16,772 miles

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

nearside rear tyre,outer wall is cracking.

offside rear tyre,inner wall is cracking.

Fail 6 May 2009 16,772 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre,outer wall is cracking.

offside rear tyre,inner wall is cracking.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 11,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,761 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked around walls

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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EA02 XBK is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA02 XBK, 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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EA02 XBK is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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