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GV52 OWH

2002 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 120,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,369 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 110,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,697 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,309 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,096 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,472 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 68,472 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,400 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 58,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,931 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,828 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 26,828 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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 OWH is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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