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AU53 ZLX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,423 mi
Last recorded36,423 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake - binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,422 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake - binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,416 miles

centre rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,383 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,590 miles

osf disc inner surface corroded,

Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,589 miles

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

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

osf disc inner surface corroded,

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,304 miles

front discs started to corrode ,

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,275 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,045 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 ZLX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU53 ZLX?

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What year was AU53 ZLX registered?

AU53 ZLX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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