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YD02 ECE

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,545 mi
Last recorded41,545 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 ECE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,561 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 40,561 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine management light on. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,793 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 37,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,733 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 33,654 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/70/r13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,573 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,929 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,929 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,483 miles

noise coming from n/s front suspension.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 25,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

noise coming from n/s front suspension.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,559 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 18,490 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,044 miles

rear axle brake pipe to n/s slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,869 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 12,484 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s mirror lens dam aged

Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,531 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight lift in o/sf shockabsorber

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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YD02 ECE is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YD02 ECE, 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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YD02 ECE is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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