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AO14 VBX

2014 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,332 mi
Last recorded79,332 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Alto34,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 VBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 79,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 71,916 miles

Advise coolant low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 71,916 miles

Advise coolant low

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 65,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 60,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Apr 2023 60,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2022 58,247 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 54,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 51,123 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 51,118 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 45,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 36,378 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)

Rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 4 May 2017 28,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 28,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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
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AO14 VBX is a 2014 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 34,714 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 AO14 VBX, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Alto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO14 VBX registered?

AO14 VBX is a 2014 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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