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SG02 BVC

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,760 mi
Last recorded37,760 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 BVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2019 37,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged trapped in chassis (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced very corroded and badly welded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis badly corroded and undersealed badly welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,561 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front number plate cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 29,559 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front number plate cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,707 miles

Front number plate cracked however is still legible

Offside Rear tyre has major cracks/splits to tread delambination

Fail 14 Sep 2017 125,707 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low effort no lock out (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low effort no lock out (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front number plate cracked however is still legible

Offside Rear tyre has major cracks/splits to tread delambination

Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,130 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,971 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,737 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 10,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,230 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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SG02 BVC 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 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 SG02 BVC, 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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SG02 BVC is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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