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YK02 XYO

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

56,578 mi
Last recorded56,578 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 XYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,578 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,569 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,595 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 50,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,138 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 45,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,376 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 39,376 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,518 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 33,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,368 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 24,368 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,834 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 19,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XYO is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XYO, 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 YK02 XYO registered?

YK02 XYO is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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