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AV53 UME

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,107 mi
Last recorded31,107 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UME
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 31,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 31,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 30,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 29,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 26,783 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,110 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,110 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,949 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 21,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads 2/3 worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,477 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,010 miles

All tyre pressures were low.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Sep 2009 13,010 miles

All tyre pressures were low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,809 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,263 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 UME is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 UME, 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 UME is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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