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KV52 ZZL

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 ZZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,412 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,412 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,904 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,904 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,616 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ext.system starting to get rusty in places

fuel filter rusting

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

rear wiper blade worn out

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,157 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,017 miles

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

offside front discs corroded does not affect braking

Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,089 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,592 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 22,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,880 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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KV52 ZZL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV52 ZZL, 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 KV52 ZZL registered?

KV52 ZZL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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