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WG51 OYB

2002 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,154 mi
Last recorded45,154 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 OYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,154 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 45,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,340 miles

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Some oil on engine.

There is a noise when the n/s rear wheel is spun, suspect rust on drum.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 44,304 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Some oil on engine.

There is a noise when the n/s rear wheel is spun, suspect rust on drum.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,459 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,872 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,798 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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WG51 OYB is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG51 OYB, 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 WG51 OYB registered?

WG51 OYB is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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