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SV02 CHF

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

38,265 mi
Last recorded38,265 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 CHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,006 miles

o/s tail lamp cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,990 miles

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

o/s tail lamp cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both outer sills are corroding

centre section of exhaust corroding

heat sheild at cat loose & rattling

unable to asess front to rear brake pipes along o/s floor as they are enclosed

Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills are corroding

centre section of exhaust corroding

heat sheild at cat loose & rattling

unable to asess front to rear brake pipes along o/s floor as they are enclosed

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,933 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,937 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 23,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,542 miles

o/s front tyre is on 2.0mm and n/s front brake binding slightly also rear silencer support corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2006 14,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s front shock absorber has low effort

Pass 4 Feb 2006 14,612 miles

o/s front shock absorber has low effort

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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SV02 CHF is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SV02 CHF, 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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SV02 CHF is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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