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823 FYF

2013 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Alto38,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration823 FYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,947 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 97,945 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 86,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,654 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 80,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,038 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 55,038 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 42,557 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 33,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,041 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 26,041 miles

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

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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823 FYF is a 2013 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 38,827 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 823 FYF, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki Alto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 823 FYF registered?

823 FYF is a 2013 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is 823 FYF safe to buy?

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