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GV52 OVU

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,691 mi
Last recorded122,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 109,487 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,467 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mount Rotted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rotted within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor rotted within 30cm of front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Securing pin on nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Securing pin on nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Floor Rusty

Offside Front Anti Roll Bar bracket rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,167 miles

underbody rusty. engine management light on. handbrake pulls up high. slight play in both front inner rack ends

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,167 miles

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

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

underbody rusty. engine management light on. handbrake pulls up high. slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,755 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 86,755 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,997 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 9 Jan 2016 76,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front on inside edges (3.5.1i)

engine management light on.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,401 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 67,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,323 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing.

engine light on.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 56,323 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing.

engine light on.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,466 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Fail 9 Jan 2013 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,286 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 37,286 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 12 Jan 2011 29,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,438 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 12,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,646 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 9,646 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

slight corrosion on front discs

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 OVU is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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