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AO03 NZE

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,087 mi
Last recorded53,087 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 53,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s cv gaiter deteriorating

sump corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f track rod end gaiter deteriorating

o/s/f cv gaiter deteriorating

oil sump corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,391 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door check strap broken

oil leak from sump

Fail 22 Nov 2016 51,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door check strap broken

oil leak from sump

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,712 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 46,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 41,719 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,482 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 31,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 25,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,479 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,656 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4tyres perished

front brake discs badly coroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 18,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4tyres perished

front brake discs badly coroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,931 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 NZE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NZE, 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 NZE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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