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PN02 FMX

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,557 mi
Last recorded67,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 FMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,972 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 64,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken white light showing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,640 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust heatshield rattling

osf and osr tyre cracking due to age

Fail 4 Dec 2014 57,640 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust heatshield rattling

osf and osr tyre cracking due to age

Pass 18 Dec 2013 51,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,625 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 40,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,624 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 FMX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FMX, 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 FMX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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