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EN51 UDY

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,903 mi
Last recorded99,903 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 UDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2013 99,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

battery insecure

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,258 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 96,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,929 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

offside main brake pipe near valve slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack ball end

weld repaire covered

Fail 7 Sep 2010 91,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

offside main brake pipe near valve slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack ball end

Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,822 miles

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

outer sills weak,n/s inner cv boot leaking.o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split.o/s/f and both rear tyres worn inner edge. fuel tank showing signs of leaking.rear shock absorbers leaking.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 84,820 miles

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

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

outer sills weak,n/s inner cv boot leaking.o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split.o/s/f and both rear tyres worn inner edge. fuel tank showing signs of leaking.rear shock absorbers leaking.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 79,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear shock absorbers weak,brake discs corroded, rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. Slight leak on centre exhaust system.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,198 miles

Rear shock absorbers weak,brake discs corroded, rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. Slight leak on centre exhaust system.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,061 miles

cv boots cracking

exhaust weak

oil leak

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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EN51 UDY is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EN51 UDY, 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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EN51 UDY is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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