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AU53 ZLO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,675 mi
Last recorded62,675 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,675 miles

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

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

Nsr spring bed has welded repair.

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

Os rear lower sill becoming weak.NSR rear trailing arm front mountig area corroded.

Slight perishing on rear tyres.Rear silencer outer cover corroded.Rear shockabsorber dirt shield corroded.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 62,674 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nsr spring bed has welded repair.

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

Os rear lower sill becoming weak.NSR rear trailing arm front mountig area corroded.

Slight perishing on rear tyres.Rear silencer outer cover corroded.Rear shockabsorber dirt shield corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,095 miles

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded.Both rear shockasorber cover corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded.Both rear shockasorber cover corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,002 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,074 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 28,074 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,907 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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AU53 ZLO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 ZLO, 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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What year was AU53 ZLO registered?

AU53 ZLO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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