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WM51 YKS

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,513 mi
Last recorded49,513 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 YKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,513 miles

Off side and near side front suspension lower arms rusty

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

Side walls of near side rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Off side and near side front suspension lower arms rusty

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

Side walls of near side rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,813 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,813 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 46,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,078 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 9,282 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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WM51 YKS is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YKS, 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 WM51 YKS registered?

WM51 YKS is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 February 2002.

Is WM51 YKS safe to buy?

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