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ML02 CHV

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,741 mi
Last recorded22,741 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 CHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 22,741 miles

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

Rear Foot Brake Performance Low Advise Attention

Fail 8 Apr 2019 22,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mount Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Foot Brake Performance Low Advise Attention

Pass 11 Apr 2018 19,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,289 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2016 16,289 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 14,991 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,910 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 13,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,343 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 13,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,396 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 12,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,031 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 5,191 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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ML02 CHV is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML02 CHV, 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 ML02 CHV registered?

ML02 CHV is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is ML02 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML02 CHV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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