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GL51 YRF

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,744 mi
Last recorded34,744 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,744 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,649 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 31,649 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing edge (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,798 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 28,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,230 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 23,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,621 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 20,569 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,080 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,334 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 9,131 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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GL51 YRF is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL51 YRF, 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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What year was GL51 YRF registered?

GL51 YRF is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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