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KS51 WHZ

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,162 mi
Last recorded85,162 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 WHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement track control arm / anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement track control arm / anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to bonnet and wings not sharpe edge yet (exterior)

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,097 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,079 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion within 30cm of rear seat mounting area not concidered exessive

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,898 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,005 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre ON legal limit.

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

blow from exhaust system.

nearside front tyre ON legal limit.

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,815 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,945 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 25,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,464 miles

beam patterns poor †n/s/f tyre perrishing †o/s/f tyre perrishing †n/s/r shock weeping

Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,771 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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KS51 WHZ 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 71.4%.

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 KS51 WHZ, 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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KS51 WHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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