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HY02 BUW

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,329 mi
Last recorded65,329 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 BUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,698 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,429 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 15,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,648 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,845 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,641 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 12,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,415 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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HY02 BUW is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HY02 BUW, 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 HY02 BUW registered?

HY02 BUW is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is HY02 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY02 BUW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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