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AO03 FPZ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,683 mi
Last recorded60,683 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,683 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,326 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,739 miles

engine MIL on

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 9 Jan 2015 57,739 miles

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

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

engine MIL on

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to inner wall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2013 54,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to inner wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,402 miles

all other slightly rusted

front part of exhaust repaired

Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,402 miles

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

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

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

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

all other slightly rusted

front part of exhaust repaired

Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 14,042 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,816 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 32,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,572 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,414 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 8,773 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 8,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,782 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 FPZ 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 63.2%.

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 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 AO03 FPZ, 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 FPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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