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PY51 LHK

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,512 mi
Last recorded100,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 LHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,512 miles

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

front side light lens

Fail 24 Jan 2013 100,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front side light lens

Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,359 miles

nearside front side light lens damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2012 97,359 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front side light lens damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 95,400 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 95,400 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,186 miles

nearside front sidelight insurcure

rear nearside and offside tyres starting to crack

Fail 28 Jan 2010 91,186 miles

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

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

nearside front sidelight insurcure

rear nearside and offside tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,411 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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PY51 LHK is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY51 LHK, 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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PY51 LHK is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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