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OE51 UYH

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 UYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 80,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 71,022 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,346 miles

Fuel filter housing/clamp corroded.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre on 2mm.

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm.

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre on 2mm.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,092 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm.

Offside rear tyre on 2-3mm.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,679 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 59,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,213 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,678 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,577 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 52,519 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,198 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 50,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,990 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 44,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,729 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,884 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 42,884 miles

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

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

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 UYH is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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