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HF02 LYJ

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,720 mi
Last recorded35,720 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 LYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,543 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 26,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,731 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 23,731 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,300 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2008 21,240 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,965 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,767 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 14,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,239 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 LYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

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

Is HF02 LYJ safe to buy?

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