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AO53 FRD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,100 mi
Last recorded96,100 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,837 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,837 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,592 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 67,592 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,870 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

bothrear shocks weeping oil

centre exhaust coroded

o/s/r outter handbrake cable split

Fail 5 Jun 2008 28,870 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

bothrear shocks weeping oil

centre exhaust coroded

o/s/r outter handbrake cable split

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,694 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,562 miles

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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AO53 FRD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO53 FRD, 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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What year was AO53 FRD registered?

AO53 FRD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AO53 FRD safe to buy?

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