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LY51 VUH

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,534 mi
Last recorded23,534 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 VUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,534 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 23,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,522 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated on outer wall

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Fail 11 Dec 2014 21,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated on outer wall

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 9 Dec 2013 19,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,611 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 14,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,754 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 12,011 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 10,659 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 9,197 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 7,362 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 4,106 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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LY51 VUH is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY51 VUH, 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 LY51 VUH registered?

LY51 VUH is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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