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RL51 TZU

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,108 mi
Last recorded79,108 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 TZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,108 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 79,107 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,538 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,538 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,843 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 67,843 miles

Nearside 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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011

Both dipped beams poor patterns

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside mirror body loose

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,622 miles

Both dipped beams poor patterns

Both front tyres wearing low

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

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

Offside mirror body loose

Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside door mirror damaged casing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jan 2010 50,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside door mirror damaged casing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,249 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,357 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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RL51 TZU is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RL51 TZU, 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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RL51 TZU is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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