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MD51 UPW

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,609 mi
Last recorded16,609 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 UPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,609 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 16,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 15,903 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,513 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 14,513 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 10,043 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 UPW is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MD51 UPW, 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 MD51 UPW registered?

MD51 UPW is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is MD51 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 UPW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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