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OE51 UYG

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,667 mi
Last recorded71,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 UYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 71,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion all under floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,373 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD RATTLING LOUDLY

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,119 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,119 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,744 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 59,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,502 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 50,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions failure possibly due to badly corroded and holed exhaust front pipe.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,239 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 34,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,031 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 19,895 miles

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

fitted spare tyre to nsf

Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,895 miles

fitted spare tyre to nsf

Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,247 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 7,961 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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OE51 UYG 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 OE51 UYG, 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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OE51 UYG is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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