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A17 OGL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,815 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 40,290 miles

Both bottom ball joint and both track rod end dust boots perished and splitting

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front brake discs lightly rusted on the edges of the inner friction surfaces

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both rear trailing arm mounting bushes perished

Exhaust front pipe and catalyst rusted

Floor pad rusty in patches

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Offside rear tyre aged (made in 2003)

Slight damage to the webbing of the nearside rear seat belt

Pass 23 May 2011 35,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 28,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres very badly perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small oil leak from sump plug

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 20,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2007 20,572 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,561 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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A17 OGL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 41,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 OGL, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 OGL registered?

A17 OGL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is A17 OGL safe to buy?

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