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MD51 OWC

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 OWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,492 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS

Fail 10 Mar 2016 95,491 miles

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes rusty front to rear

Fail 5 Jun 2015 89,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pipes rusty front to rear

Pass 12 May 2014 86,711 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers perished

Front and bottom engine mounts worn

Front anti roll bar outer bushes perished

Front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside steering rack arm slight play

Offside rear panel holed and corroded

Offside rear suspension mount/chassis slightly corroded

Offside steering rack arm slight play

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 86,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust rubbers perished

Front and bottom engine mounts worn

Front anti roll bar outer bushes perished

Front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside steering rack arm slight play

Offside rear panel holed and corroded

Offside rear suspension mount/chassis slightly corroded

Offside steering rack arm slight play

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 81,909 miles

n/s wiper smearing

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all three engine mounts soft

Fail 3 May 2013 81,909 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all three engine mounts soft

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,231 miles

rear tyre walls are perished

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyre walls are perished

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,065 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,869 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,352 miles

Dust covers split on ball joints

Fail 15 Feb 2008 52,352 miles

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

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

Dust covers split on ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 45,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,559 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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MD51 OWC is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MD51 OWC, 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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MD51 OWC is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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