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AO03 LBE

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,645 mi
Last recorded40,645 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower radiator mounting corroded, not supporting radiator.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 40,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower radiator mounting corroded, not supporting radiator.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to valve and flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general signs of corrosion at various points on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2019 39,530 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to valve and flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general signs of corrosion at various points on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears to balance valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake hanging on slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2018 37,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears to balance valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake hanging on slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded into balance valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exh box s/deteriated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 35,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded into balance valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake hanging on

rear exh box s/deteriated

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears to flexis greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and o/s hanging on (3.5.1i)

rear box deteriated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,388 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exh box slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,077 miles

rear exh box deteriated

Fail 3 Mar 2014 29,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exh box deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,403 miles

rear exh box slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear exh/box slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,693 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,165 miles

tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,225 miles

front antiroll bar mounts corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2009 13,183 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front antiroll bar mounts corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,576 miles

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

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

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 LBE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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