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YS51 XAX

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,395 mi
Last recorded67,395 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 XAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,395 miles

brake pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

welded repairs covered up unable to inspect.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 67,386 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,692 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 60,692 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,969 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,695 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 51,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,216 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,734 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,796 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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YS51 XAX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS51 XAX, 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 YS51 XAX registered?

YS51 XAX is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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