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OU02 KVS

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,269 mi
Last recorded88,269 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 KVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 88,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 82,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,533 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 70,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,287 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,646 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts. ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,503 miles

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

Nearside inner rack end

rear exhaust hanger is rusty

throttle pedal rubber is missing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,786 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 60,786 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,863 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,619 miles

the outside wall of both rear tyres perished.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the outside wall of both rear tyres perished.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,764 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,096 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 23,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,608 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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OU02 KVS is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU02 KVS, 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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OU02 KVS is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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