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FV51 NBL

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,229 mi
Last recorded104,229 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 NBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,229 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 101,256 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,203 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,134 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,524 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

All Steel Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,182 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 57,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 45,937 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 45,933 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 28,290 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 NBL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV51 NBL, 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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FV51 NBL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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