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AB52 LAN

2013 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,847 mi
Last recorded50,847 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Alto38,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 LAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 50,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underseal applied

Pass 3 Aug 2024 49,358 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,402 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 46,399 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,160 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 42,160 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,065 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 38,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment split pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 33,426 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 28,307 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,688 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 23,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,516 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 18,516 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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AB52 LAN is a 2013 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AB52 LAN, 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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AB52 LAN is a 2013 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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