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AO53 NXD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,182 mi
Last recorded103,182 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 103,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear lower valance corroded

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 103,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to n/s/rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flange of CAT (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear lower valance corroded

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 96,469 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front bumper edge loose

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight buckle

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded @ load valve

eng management warning lamp illuminated

rear lower panel behind bumper area corroded but not structural

Fail 28 Apr 2016 96,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front bumper edge loose

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight buckle

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded @ load valve

eng management warning lamp illuminated

rear lower panel behind bumper area corroded but not structural

Pass 7 May 2015 89,408 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear brake pipes @ load valve slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eng management warning lamp illuminated

n/s/front wheel is steel, all others are alloy

o/s/front wiper blade split @ ends

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,217 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear brake pipes @ load valve slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eng management warning lamp illuminated

n/s/front wheel is steel, all others are alloy

o/s/front wiper blade split @ ends

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,143 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 82,130 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 74,999 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine light on

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,712 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 Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine light on

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,339 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,339 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,282 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 41,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,217 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jan 2009 34,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,043 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 NXD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NXD, 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 NXD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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