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LM51 YCE

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,247 mi
Last recorded108,247 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

catalyst converter on vheicle rattling.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,486 miles

child seat fitted,n/s/r, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,772 miles

N/S/R tyre is perished

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

Top cover is missing from high level brake light

Fail 15 Dec 2010 77,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre is perished

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

Top cover is missing from high level brake light

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,697 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,171 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,593 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Dec 2007 55,592 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2006 50,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,426 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2005 44,224 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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LM51 YCE is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM51 YCE, 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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LM51 YCE is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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