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WJ02 DCX

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,410 mi
Last recorded70,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 DCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,946 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,243 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,758 miles

corrosion in various places

front discs worn

marks on car

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion in various places

front discs worn

marks on car

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,105 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,105 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

marks on car

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,429 miles

chip in windscreen

front no plate held in by cable tie

wipers starting to amear screen

Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade broken

Fail 13 Jul 2007 20,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 23 May 2006 15,874 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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WJ02 DCX 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 69.2%.

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 WJ02 DCX, 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 WJ02 DCX registered?

WJ02 DCX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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