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A3 LYD

2014 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,952 mi
Last recorded62,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Alto34,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 62,952 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 61,741 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 60,424 miles

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

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

wiper switch faulty

Fail 24 Jan 2024 60,424 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

wiper switch faulty

Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,257 miles

Front wiper switch faulty

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

Rear shock cases corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,858 miles

Front wiper switch faulty

Rear shock absorber cases corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,260 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 56,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,644 miles

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

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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A3 LYD is a 2014 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 34,714 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 A3 LYD, 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 12 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 A3 LYD registered?

A3 LYD is a 2014 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is A3 LYD safe to buy?

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