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HF02 LYD

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,327 mi
Last recorded50,327 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 LYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 50,327 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front mounting plate, offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 50,327 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front mounting plate, offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition/rear mounting broken but sytem not insecre (6.1.2 (a))

near side front corner bumper mounting broken but not insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2023 48,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition/rear mounting broken but sytem not insecre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side front corner bumper mounting broken but not insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2023 44,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 145/70x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 40,497 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mis-shaped on tread 145/70x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 37,048 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 37,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70x13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,301 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 33,301 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,498 miles

near side door mirror cracked

near side front tyre on the limits change asap

Fail 20 Mar 2018 31,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side door mirror cracked

near side front tyre on the limits change asap

Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,745 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 25,745 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,345 miles

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

wipers smeary

Fail 17 Mar 2014 11,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,427 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 8,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 3,691 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 3,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 3,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 3,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 2,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 2,481 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 2,015 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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HF02 LYD is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HF02 LYD, 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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What year was HF02 LYD registered?

HF02 LYD is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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