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LS51 ZVB

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,190 mi
Last recorded65,190 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 ZVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tie rod arm has slight play in the inner joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tie rod arm has slight play in the inner joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,731 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,731 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 49,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,736 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 34,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 34,722 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery - terminal wire insecure. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s/f inner wing holed next to chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Both front anti-roll bar t.c.a. bushes splitting.

Corrosion located on vehicle fuel filter.

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires engine earth strap (1.9.2c)

Exhaust rear mounting brackets splitting/broken and silencer displaying a slight gas leak.

Noise from o/s/r service brake when wheel is rotated

front wiper blades splitting.

front/rear number plate cracking and deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 26 Jan 2015 32,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,838 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 29,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 24,759 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,760 miles

both front cv gaiters perishing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 20,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front cv gaiters perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,892 miles

small movement to o/s/r shock at bottom bushh

Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,242 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 17,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 14,463 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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LS51 ZVB is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS51 ZVB, 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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LS51 ZVB is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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