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LM51 YCR

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,717 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,603 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 41,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,444 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,639 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,413 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 21,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YCR 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 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

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

Is LM51 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 YCR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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