MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F853 VEL is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,394 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 F853 VEL, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F853 VEL registered?
F853 VEL is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 November 1988.
Is F853 VEL safe to buy?
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