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AP13 JBZ

2013 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,141 mi
Last recorded43,141 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Suzuki Alto38,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 JBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 43,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 39,151 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 39,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 35,730 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 34,190 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 33,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management Light is ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Dec 2021 32,562 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 30,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 28,189 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,527 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,512 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 22,512 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,494 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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AP13 JBZ is a 2013 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 38,827 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 AP13 JBZ, 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 13 years old, this Suzuki Alto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP13 JBZ registered?

AP13 JBZ is a 2013 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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