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GV52 OVR

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,196 mi
Last recorded53,196 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted and bushes perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted and bushes perished (5.3.2 (b))

Rear radius arm bushes perished but no play

centre/rear exhaust weak

osr seatbelt stalk casing chewed but working

tailgate struts weak

Fail 22 Aug 2018 53,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high idle speed erratic/hunting (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted and bushes perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted and bushes perished (5.3.2 (b))

Rear radius arm bushes perished but no play

centre/rear exhaust weak

nail in osf tyre not repairable

osr seatbelt stalk casing chewed but working

tailgate struts weak

Pass 7 Dec 2017 52,762 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,044 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Oct 2015 46,341 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,406 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,983 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,290 miles

Slight corrosion to N/S floor stregthener

Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Slight corrosion to N/S floor stregthener

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,819 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,145 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 29,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,963 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 24,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,383 miles

all tyres small surface cracks

Fail 18 Nov 2008 22,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres small surface cracks

Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,645 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 11,408 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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GV52 OVR is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV52 OVR, 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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GV52 OVR is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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