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AO53 MZV

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,216 mi
Last recorded65,216 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 65,216 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 65,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 62,946 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 62,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,544 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 61,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play at fixing

Nearside Front none obligatory mirror missing

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner slight play at fixing

Nearside Front none obligatory mirror missing

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 44,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,994 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,313 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

both sills corroded of back edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,730 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

engine management light on

Fail 26 Feb 2016 40,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front suspension arms corroded

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,439 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

back of both sills slightly corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2014 39,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all coil springs slightly corroded

back of both sills slightly corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes are greased

engine manment light is on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,226 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment light on

slight free play in hand brake

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,068 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,650 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have minor cracking in sidewalls

Fail 21 Nov 2008 28,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have minor cracking in sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,866 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,109 miles

advise cleaning of discs,sum brake judder,front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls,

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 MZV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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