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GV52 OVX

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

19,655 mi
Last recorded19,655 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,655 miles

Front coil spring corroded both upper (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/side inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 19,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 128,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 128,799 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 117,428 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,661 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 102,661 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,912 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 85,804 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 62,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,490 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,202 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 OVX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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