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VX02 VFZ

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,046 mi
Last recorded83,046 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 VFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,046 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 83,046 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,856 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,625 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,978 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,380 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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VX02 VFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX02 VFZ, 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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VX02 VFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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