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LX02 NXL

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,157 mi
Last recorded101,157 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 NXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,157 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Off side rear (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 100,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both floors (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Off side rear (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 93,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,303 miles

body has slight corrosion

exhaust is corroded

fuel filter corroded

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

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r shock abosber corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Fail 9 Mar 2015 89,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

body has slight corrosion

exhaust is corroded

fuel filter corroded

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r shock abosber corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2013 66,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,460 miles

body has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,173 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 42,173 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,929 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,900 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 30,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,913 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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LX02 NXL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX02 NXL, 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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LX02 NXL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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