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YK02 DKE

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,373 mi
Last recorded63,373 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 DKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,373 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,253 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,203 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 48,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,452 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,312 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,266 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,472 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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YK02 DKE is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 YK02 DKE, 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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YK02 DKE is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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