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OE51 UYL

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 UYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,738 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 120,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,439 miles

outer sill o/s/r corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 120,439 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

outer sill o/s/r corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,070 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,205 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis leg

slight corrosion outer sill o/s/r

Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear metal brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,482 miles

rear metal brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 112,227 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 112,227 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 106,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,411 miles

tailgate lifters weak.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 95,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 90,721 miles

temp repair to o/s/f indicator lens o.k at time of test.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,037 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

temp repair to o/s/f indicator lens o.k at time of test.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 85,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

temp repair to o/s/f indicator lens o.k at time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,320 miles

oil leak at sump gasket becoming severe.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,794 miles

o/s/f indicator lens cracked.

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 UYL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE51 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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