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VX02 WZU

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,961 mi
Last recorded114,961 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 WZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,961 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 114,960 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,824 miles

O/S/F c.v joint noisy in operation

exhaust rattle

Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,134 miles

Front antiroll bar mounting bush washer weak.

Light noise from o/s rear wheel/brakes when rotated.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded and weak.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,870 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhoust in pore cond

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,529 miles

Noise from o/s rear wheel when rotated.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,529 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Noise from o/s rear wheel when rotated.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,746 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 73,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,788 miles

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

Other tyres generally "low" on tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,309 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 WZU is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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