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SB51 AAF

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,042 mi
Last recorded61,042 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 AAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER CORRODED.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,225 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 57,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steel brakepipes corroded

floor/sills corroded

rear wiper inop

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,300 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,519 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

145 70 13 T

both rear brake pipes & rear section corroded / front to rears covered

engine management lamp on / rear wiper sticking

exhaust shield vibration / exhaust noisy

front brake discs slight corrosion . rubbing osf brake

fuel filter & pipe corroded

oil leak

various dents scratches & damage / rear flexi bracket insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,298 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded / nsr section corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded & front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nsr tyre close to limit, osr tyre on limit, both rear perished, nail in osf 1457013T

oil leak

play nsf ball joint

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

slight play at both front hubs/struts?

various dents and scratches

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,049 miles

front nearside tyre woren onto 2mm

front offside tyre worn onto 1.6mm

Fail 25 Jan 2008 42,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front nearside tyre woren onto 2mm

front offside tyre worn onto 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,123 miles

all four tyres on vehicle approaching legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2007 39,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all four tyres on the car have a tread depth of 2mm (the legal limit being 1.6mm)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,341 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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SB51 AAF is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SB51 AAF, 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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SB51 AAF is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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