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AX53 FDA

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,858 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,025 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexible brake hose metal ferrules corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 53,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexible brake hose metal ferrules corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,473 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively performance could be better (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,463 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively performance could be better (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,640 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2014 42,616 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,263 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,304 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 36,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,866 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 32,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,250 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,064 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 20,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,994 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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AX53 FDA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AX53 FDA, 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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AX53 FDA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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