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RA02 BCX

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,572 mi
Last recorded90,572 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 BCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 90,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to t.c a (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to t.c.a (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

n/s & o/s front floor corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,499 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 86,494 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,035 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 82,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,267 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,267 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 72,628 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,495 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 65,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,501 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 60,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,813 miles

O/S & N/S rear parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,809 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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RA02 BCX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RA02 BCX, 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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RA02 BCX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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