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AK53 YDP

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,215 mi
Last recorded115,215 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on rear floor

pipes greased

rear exhaust hanger deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2016 115,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

corrosion on rear floor

pipes greased

rear exhaust hanger deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 100,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,307 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 81,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,662 miles

rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,662 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,432 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 62,432 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Nov 2008 52,282 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,282 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,555 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,515 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 30,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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AK53 YDP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AK53 YDP, 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.

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AK53 YDP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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