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AM03 DYD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,701 mi
Last recorded50,701 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 DYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,076 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 49,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak just before Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,959 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 47,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,701 miles

Offside Rear Lower rear silencer shield corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar mounting plates corroding

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar mounting plates corroding

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,857 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,186 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,373 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,172 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 16,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,700 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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AM03 DYD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AM03 DYD, 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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AM03 DYD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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