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AV53 BUO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,316 mi
Last recorded100,316 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,316 miles

engine light on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,343 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to N/S/F

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,343 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to N/S/F

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,956 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,935 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,172 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 67,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,327 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Nov 2010 46,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,005 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 43,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,351 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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AV53 BUO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV53 BUO, 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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AV53 BUO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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