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HY02 EYP

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

31,248 mi
Last recorded31,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 EYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 31,248 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 31,224 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 28,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 28,871 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 25,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 24,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 24,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 21,977 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 21,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 19,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 14,566 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 13,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 13,356 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 13,064 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 13,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,644 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 12,644 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 11,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

high mounted stop light n/working

Fail 19 Feb 2013 10,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2013 10,828 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,862 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 9,862 miles

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

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 8,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,982 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,135 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 7,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/front suspension arm outer ball pin gaiter split.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/front suspension arm outer ball pin gaiter split.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 6,068 miles

slight play felt in both rear wheel bearing's

Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,037 miles

wipers split

Pass 20 Feb 2006 3,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 EYP is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 HY02 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

HY02 EYP is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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