CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK53 OSL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,118 mi
Last recorded97,118 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,118 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,007 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2018 96,007 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure under bonnet (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front door handle broken but still working

Fail 17 Oct 2016 90,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front door handle broken but still working

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,229 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 81,961 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,229 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 68,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust front to the rear corroded

all exhaust front to the rear slightly corroded

brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 68,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust front to the rear slightly corroded

brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,721 miles

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

all exhaust front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,894 miles

155/65/R13/73T. All 5mm.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,591 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 46,591 miles

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

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

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

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

155/65/13. All 5mm.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both centre to rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing around outer edges

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009

Brakes rusty due to standing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,975 miles

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

Slight corrosion to front suspension

Slight leak offside rear shock absorber

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,797 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Suzuki Alto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK53 OSL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK53 OSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 OSL?

You can check the full history of AK53 OSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK53 OSL registered?

AK53 OSL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AK53 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 OSL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK53 OSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK53 OSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.