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AO53 NWX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 122,122 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 122,103 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,555 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 115,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,116 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,055 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)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,869 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 99,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn section missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust coroded

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust coroded

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,584 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front exhaust rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2011 42,819 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,819 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,841 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn

exhaust silencer corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Aug 2010 28,841 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres unevenly worn

exhaust silencer corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre walls starting to detiriate

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,993 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 10,963 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front discs corroding on in side

both front tyres and passenger rear tyre all have serious cracks in side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,473 miles

nearside front - outer door handle - not opening the door correctly

Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,511 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 NWX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NWX, 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 NWX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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