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GD51 BCY

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,783 mi
Last recorded43,783 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 BCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 43,783 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.36mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 32,474 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 32,466 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 27,530 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer & inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 27,530 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer & inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,918 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion floorings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,918 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 21,918 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,507 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,475 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 12,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 9,765 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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GD51 BCY is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GD51 BCY, 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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GD51 BCY is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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