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VN51 WLC

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,658 mi
Last recorded35,658 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 WLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 35,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 32,969 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,421 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 25,300 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 24,400 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,092 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 20,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,958 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 18,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 17,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 17,526 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,662 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,400 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 15,400 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 13,517 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 12,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 9,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 8,340 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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VN51 WLC is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN51 WLC, 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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What year was VN51 WLC registered?

VN51 WLC is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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