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WG51 WUV

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 WUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,254 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,211 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,456 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,648 miles

clutch wearing

front brake imbalace close to limits

head lamp patterns faint

Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch wearing

head lamp patterns faint

Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,484 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,494 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer sidewall has a cut but not showing cords

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,355 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

couldnt clearly see front brake pads?

head lamp beam patterns?

n/s/f tyre slightly worn

o/s/f tyre side wall badly cut

rear exhaust silencer heat shield corroded & security poor

rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 34,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,451 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 WUV is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black 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 WG51 WUV, 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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WG51 WUV is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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