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AX53 ONU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,236 mi
Last recorded80,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 ONU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,994 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 76,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 70,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 60,073 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 60,067 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 52,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 50,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 45,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

BOTH rear tyres badly cracked / splitting on inner side walls .Tyres deteriorating between tread and outer walls

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre deteriorating on inner sidewall

rear tyres starting to crack up

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,270 miles

front tyres worn on edges,perishing and cracking up

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 8,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 6,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,194 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 ONU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 41,126 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 ONU, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX53 ONU registered?

AX53 ONU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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