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AO53 HWX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,726 mi
Last recorded74,726 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,726 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 74,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from load valve (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to load valve (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 71,163 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (X 2) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 65,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,074 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,399 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished cracks evident

front exhaust pipe weak at mount

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,369 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 41,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perished.

slight bind offside front brake.

slight corrosion all coil springs

slight perishing and cut in offside front tyre.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,233 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

advise nearside front door handle broken but working ok

Fail 28 Feb 2011 33,233 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

advise nearside front door handle broken but working ok

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,584 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack on outer edge.

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

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

o/s/front brake slightly binding.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,584 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Both rear tyres started to crack on outer edge.

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

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

o/s/front brake slightly binding.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,224 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 HWX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 HWX, 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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AO53 HWX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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