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RY51 OZM

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,661 mi
Last recorded125,661 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 OZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 125,661 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 125,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 117,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 117,496 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 108,519 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 104,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 104,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 103,709 miles

Small amount of play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2008 88,187 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 88,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 67,981 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 67,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 53,974 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 53,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,822 miles

n/s/f mirror is missing

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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RY51 OZM is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY51 OZM, 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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RY51 OZM is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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