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AO03 AVB

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 79,868 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,603 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 70,603 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,830 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

high level brake light not working

offside front inner sill rusted and holed but not within 30cm of mounting points

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2017 60,828 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

high level brake light not working

offside front inner sill rusted and holed but not within 30cm of mounting points

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,157 miles

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

engine management light on

high level brake light not working

nearside front inner sill rusted and holed not within 30cm of mounting point

slight play in nearside front hub

stone chip in screen

Fail 3 Mar 2016 54,157 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake light not working

engine management light on

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

nearside front inner sill rusted and holed not within 30cm of mounting point

slight play in nearside front hub

stone chip in screen

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,783 miles

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

front discs starting to wear and rust and front pads getting low

front exhaust mount not attached

front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,623 miles

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

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

front discs satrting to wear and rust

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,109 miles

centre heat sheild on exhaust slightly loose

rear brakes will soon need attension

Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,441 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

High level brake light not working.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 25,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

High level brake light not working.

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate deteriated but not likey to be misred

Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,425 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 15,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R brake sticking

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 90,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 6,823 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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AO03 AVB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO03 AVB, 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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AO03 AVB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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