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HX02 JCO

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,137 mi
Last recorded164,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 JCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2013 164,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount loose but exhaust is mounted solid

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Vehicle is showing its age

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 164,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount loose but exhaust is mounted solid

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Vehicle is showing its age

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 148,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 135,642 miles

N/S/R tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Feb 2011 135,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

N/S/R tyre close to limit

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 123,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

handbrake almost at end of travel

handbrake reading offside 117,nearside 54.requires attention

rear brake application differance 24%

Pass 24 Feb 2009 116,579 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 109,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,596 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2007 96,326 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket held on by dubly clip

Pass 11 Feb 2006 75,615 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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HX02 JCO is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HX02 JCO, 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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HX02 JCO is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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