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KH51 KYG

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,771 mi
Last recorded42,771 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 KYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,771 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 32,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Feb 2013 32,173 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 24,673 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,210 miles

exhaust system rusted & blowing slightly from front pipe

n/s/r fuel lines & fuel filter rusted badly

o/s/f tyre just on limit

o/s/r brake pipe rusted

rear shocks both leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2010 24,210 miles

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

exhaust system rusted & blowing slightly from front pipe

n/s/r fuel lines & fuel filter rusted badly

o/s/f tyre just on limit

o/s/r brake pipe rusted

rear shocks both leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,060 miles

fuel filter badly rusted

o/s/f tyre just on limit

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2009 23,058 miles

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

fuel filter badly rusted

o/s/f tyre just on limit

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,072 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 20,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,562 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 14,372 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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KH51 KYG is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KH51 KYG, 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 KH51 KYG registered?

KH51 KYG is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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