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RN51 VKL

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,030 mi
Last recorded80,030 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 VKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on the inner floor pan area

Fail 23 Feb 2018 80,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on the inner floor pan area

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,102 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 73,100 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,893 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,880 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,358 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,358 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,868 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,168 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,289 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,832 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,511 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,753 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 13,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,967 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 VKL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKL, 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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RN51 VKL is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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