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YK02 HJY

2002 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,405 mi
Last recorded81,405 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 HJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed and corroded X2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear valve X2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front and rear both side wheel arches heavily corroded

Front both side brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,165 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,145 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mtg detached from chassis (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe/flexi mtg detached from chassis (3.6.B.1)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 78,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,476 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 76,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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 29 Jan 2014 73,790 miles

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

Front reg plate cracked

N/S/F Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,774 miles

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

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

Clutch slipping

Front reg plate cracked

N/S/F Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,505 miles

front number plate broken

Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,505 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate broken

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,636 miles

front registration plate cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,965 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fog light mounting bracket corroded

oil filter leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2011 61,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fog light mounting bracket corroded

oil filter leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,861 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 56,861 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads low

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,835 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,046 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 46,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2007 40,916 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,217 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 HJY is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJY, 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 HJY is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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