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VX02 XAU

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,710 mi
Last recorded36,710 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 XAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 36,710 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 35,862 miles

both metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

windscreen washers poor

windscreen wiper blade rubbers worn

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate has a bolt missing

n/s/r bumper damaged

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 11 Jun 2012 31,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate has a bolt missing

n/s/r bumper damaged

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,562 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 26,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,382 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 22,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 1,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 1,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,629 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 XAU 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 61.5%.

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

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