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AK03 URM

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,938 mi
Last recorded53,938 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 URM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil sump pan corroded.

Rear suspensions corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,699 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil sump pan rusted

Rear suspensions corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 52,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Oil sump pan rusted

Rear suspensions corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,927 miles

Central Front exhaust leak

Central exhaust rusted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 41,927 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust leak

Central exhaust rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

needs service

Fail 8 May 2014 35,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

needs service

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,850 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) advise replacement

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2012 22,850 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) advise replacement

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,805 miles

Advise service

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) advise replacement.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 18,805 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise service

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking) advise replacement.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,533 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 9,426 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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AK03 URM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AK03 URM, 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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AK03 URM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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