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AX52 DVA

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,145 mi
Last recorded46,145 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 46,145 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,505 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.2.6)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 41,504 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,270 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 37,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,431 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 32,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,919 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 26,918 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,557 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 16,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perished on shoulders

Pass 30 Jan 2012 16,199 miles

all tyres perished on shoulders

Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,115 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 15,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 14,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,321 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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AX52 DVA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AX52 DVA, 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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AX52 DVA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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