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GP51 HTA

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,629 mi
Last recorded30,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 HTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,629 miles

all four tyres showing signs of old age

both drivers side coil springs have lost the plastic coating

Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,629 miles

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

all four tyres showing signs of old age

both drivers side coil springs have lost the plastic coating

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,858 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Some light corrosion appearing on vehicle underside

n/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly

Fail 11 Jan 2013 27,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust corroded in places

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Some light corrosion appearing on vehicle underside

n/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,131 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 22,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,981 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 15,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 12,653 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 9 Feb 2007 9,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 7,770 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 7,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GP51 HTA is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GP51 HTA, 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 GP51 HTA registered?

GP51 HTA is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is GP51 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 HTA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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