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LN02 TKA

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,078 mi
Last recorded63,078 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 TKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,078 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre badly cracked & perrished.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,042 miles

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls cracked and poor condition

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

slight play in nearside front track rod ball joint

Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,042 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls cracked and poor condition

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

slight play in nearside front track rod ball joint

Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,015 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tack end slight wear attention needed soon

n/s rear upper shock absorber bush worn

Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tack end slight wear attention needed soon

n/s rear upper shock absorber bush worn

Fail 14 Mar 2008 27,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front track slight wear need attention in due course,

both side lower ball joint rubber boot split need attention.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,037 miles

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

both front track slight wear need attention in due course,

both side lower ball joint rubber boot split need attention.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,921 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Mar 2007 20,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,557 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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LN02 TKA is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LN02 TKA, 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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LN02 TKA is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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