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WM51 RDV

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,115 mi
Last recorded64,115 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 RDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracking 145/70 R13

Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145/70 R13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracking 145/70 R13

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,061 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,059 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,282 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 50,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,605 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,497 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,364 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 33,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,675 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 26,675 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,725 miles

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

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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WM51 RDV is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WM51 RDV, 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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WM51 RDV is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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