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NG51 EMV

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,010 mi
Last recorded65,010 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 EMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2026 64,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,960 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 63,960 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 55,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 55,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,392 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,660 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,795 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 52,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,219 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 45,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 43,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 40,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 38,625 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 38,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2011 32,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 32,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,221 miles

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Fail 28 Apr 2010 33,221 miles

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

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease evenly

Pass 26 May 2009 31,291 miles
Fail 23 May 2009

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,918 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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NG51 EMV is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG51 EMV, 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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NG51 EMV is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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