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YT02 EKR

2002 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,142 mi
Last recorded58,142 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Alto45,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 EKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2013 58,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,573 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,766 miles

Fuel tank has slight corrosion

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,731 miles

corrosion sills floor chassis brake hose ferruls & front brake pipes front to rear brake pipes & pipes under bonnet unable to fully check pipes

petrol tank pipes & connections corroded

play steering & ball joints ball joints rubbers split- slight movement track rod ends & suspension bushes

slighgt chaffing brake pipe front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,690 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion sills floor chassis brake hose ferruls & front brake pipes front to rear brake pipes & pipes under bonnet unable to fully check pipes

play steering & ball joints ball joints rubbers split- slight movement track rod ends & suspension bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,581 miles

front tyres slight worn corrosion on brake pipes unable to fully check brake pipes pads & discs slight marks discs- cracks cv boots cv joints slight worn

sill slight corroded & repaired slight wear shockers slight play rear wheel bearing- front tyre slight worn -exhaust slight noisy slight leak

sills slight corroded - oil leak-ball joint rubbers split slight play ball joints & steering- front tyre slight worn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,457 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front tyres slight worn corrosion on brake pipes unable to fully check brake pipes pads & discs slight marks discs- cracks cv boots cv joints slight worn

sills slight corroded - oil leak-ball joint rubbers split slight play ball joints & steering- front tyre slight worn

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,324 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

cracks o/s/r tyre slight play o/s/f shock top bearing rear bearing ball joint rubber split slight corrosion sill brake pipes unable to fully check-

unable to fully check pads & discs

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,584 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 29,584 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,745 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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YT02 EKR 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 YT02 EKR, 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 YT02 EKR registered?

YT02 EKR is a 2002 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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