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HF02 LYG

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,379 mi
Last recorded70,379 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 LYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,379 miles

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

clicking noise when turning steering, recommend investigation

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 70,379 miles

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

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

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

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

clicking noise when turning steering, recommend investigation

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,683 miles

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

Nearside number plate light lense missing

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front c/v boot perishing

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2013 58,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Front wipers split

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

Nearside number plate light lense missing

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front c/v boot perishing

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,953 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED, O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R SILL PANEL DAMAGED, REAR STABILIZER TO BODY MEMBER DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 48,266 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R SILL PANEL DAMAGED, REAR STABILIZER TO BODY MEMBER DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,235 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,301 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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,582 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,613 miles

Front tyres underinflated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 5,288 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 4,648 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 LYG is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

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

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