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GV52 OVT

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,076 mi
Last recorded93,076 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 93,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Exhaust backbox slighlty corroded

Oil leak

Rear seats and seatbelts unable to be tested at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,546 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside handbrake lazy

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside handbrake lazy

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,396 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front number plate accetable at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,682 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S body structure has slight corrosion under vehicle

O/S body structure has slight corrosion under vehicle

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2010 74,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S body structure has slight corrosion under vehicle

O/S body structure has slight corrosion under vehicle

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bottom edge of front number plate broken

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,328 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,352 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,160 miles

bottom edge of front number plate broken

Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,166 miles

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

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

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 OVT is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc 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 GV52 OVT, 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 OVT is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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