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AO53 OWZ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,075 mi
Last recorded74,075 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 74,075 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel heavily damaged but not weakened

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm heavily corroded and weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valance / panel damaged but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Mar 2022 61,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm heavily corroded and weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valance / panel damaged but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust loose at joint

Fail 1 Mar 2021 51,331 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,651 miles

Front exhaust pipe cracked and loose but still secure

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

Nearside sill has slight corrosion

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

Rear of vehicle has slight damage

Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,449 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 43,448 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 36,320 miles

Offside Rear wearing low on inside edge

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

Fail 29 Jan 2019 36,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wearing low on inside edge

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

Pass 25 Jan 2018 34,090 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 24 Jan 2018 34,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,633 miles

1. Slight leak from exhaust centre pipe. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

3. Hand brake efficiency has just met requirements. 4. Rear foot brake efficiency has just met requirements.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 32,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

1. Slight leak from exhaust centre pipe. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

3. Hand brake efficiency has just met requirements. 4. Rear foot brake efficiency has just met requirements.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 32,127 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 32,126 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both, on inside edge and are becoming distorted. (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,283 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to deteriorate. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Slight leak in exhaust centre pipe joint. 4. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

5. Offside front cv gaiter starting to perish. 6. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,715 miles

1. Offside front brake slightly tight. 2. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 3. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 4. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

5. Nearside front brake discs becoming corroded. 6. Offside front tyre becoming perished.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,536 miles

1. Slight binding on front brakes. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Fail 20 Oct 2012 26,535 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1. Slight binding on front brakes. 2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,039 miles

1/ steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,347 miles

brake fluid dirty

reverse light lamp cluster has a crack

Fail 14 Oct 2010 21,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,156 miles

all four tyres becoming perrished on sidewalls

Fail 13 Oct 2009 19,156 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres becoming perrished on sidewalls

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 7,855 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

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 OWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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