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LM51 YCJ

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,798 mi
Last recorded35,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,886 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2023 34,082 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2023 34,082 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 33,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,149 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,699 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,005 miles

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,032 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 30,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,096 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,865 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

O/s rear brake pipe corroding (where marked)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 26,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

...Thanx 4visiting us...

O/s rear brake pipe corroding (where marked)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,376 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked badly

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,315 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,085 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,034 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,735 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 19,731 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,450 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 17,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,857 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 YCJ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCJ, 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 LM51 YCJ registered?

LM51 YCJ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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