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FV51 NBJ

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,298 mi
Last recorded66,298 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 NBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,298 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 63,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front no plate cracked but not likely to fall off

slight age cracking n/s & o/s rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate cracked but not likely to fall off

slight age cracking n/s & o/s rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,687 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

alarm wiring disconnected taped and secure .

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,584 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiring to alarm system disconnected secure & taped.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 58,584 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiring to alarm system disconnected secure & taped.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,428 miles

wiring to alarm disconnected taped and secure.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,282 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 50,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,763 miles

n/s front tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,810 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 34,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,717 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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FV51 NBJ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV51 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV51 NBJ registered?

FV51 NBJ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is FV51 NBJ safe to buy?

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