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A5 RCL

2013 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,234 mi
Last recorded56,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Alto38,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 56,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease

Pass 9 Jul 2024 48,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65R14 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity boot slightly leaking grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65R14 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 43,947 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,709 miles

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter leaking grease

Fail 16 Jul 2021 35,709 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65R14 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter leaking grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65R14 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint boot leaking

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint boot leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,413 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 24,413 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Service brake 43% should be below 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,571 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 20,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A5 RCL is a 2013 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A5 RCL, 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.

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What year was A5 RCL registered?

A5 RCL is a 2013 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 March 2013.

Is A5 RCL safe to buy?

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