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KW51 JYE

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,624 mi
Last recorded101,624 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 JYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,624 miles

offside front wing corroding

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front floors starting to corrode

rears of front to rears and rear brake pipes coated in protective cover

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2014 101,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front floors starting to corrode

offside front wing corroding

rears of front to rears and rear brake pipes coated in protective cover

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,182 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,170 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,450 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,624 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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KW51 JYE 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 KW51 JYE, 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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KW51 JYE is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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