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A875 SCA

1983 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,954 mi
Last recorded28,954 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Suzuki Alto45,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA875 SCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 28,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 27,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 26,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 254,521 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,281 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,396 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,288 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 19,578 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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A875 SCA is a 1983 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1983 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 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 A875 SCA, 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 43 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A875 SCA registered?

A875 SCA is a 1983 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A875 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A875 SCA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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