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PN02 FMP

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,540 mi
Last recorded46,540 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 FMP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,540 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,426 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 43,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,954 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 39,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,109 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 37,109 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

cv joint noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,525 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,525 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both rear wheel bearings slightley noisey

Fail 1 Jul 2013 31,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,861 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,282 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 17,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 6,738 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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PN02 FMP is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PN02 FMP, 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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PN02 FMP is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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