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RF51 WNL

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 WNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,881 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 96,877 miles

Battery insecure bungee cord not acceptable repair (1.9.1)

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

o/s/f wiper split, clears ok

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,697 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,475 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,008 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,003 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,261 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 65,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,203 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,316 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,965 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 38,982 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 30,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 23,485 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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RF51 WNL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF51 WNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF51 WNL registered?

RF51 WNL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 January 2002.

Is RF51 WNL safe to buy?

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