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RN51 AZU

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,108 mi
Last recorded87,108 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 AZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,108 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 87,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2017 77,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,120 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,619 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,350 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,350 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,057 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,808 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 25,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,679 miles

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

nsf indicator lens broken †os door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,127 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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RN51 AZU 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN51 AZU, 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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What year was RN51 AZU registered?

RN51 AZU is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is RN51 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 AZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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