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AO03 TEU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,342 mi
Last recorded44,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,342 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 44,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 43,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,271 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 42,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 40,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

head been glued

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,836 miles

head been glued

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,572 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,262 miles

engine management light on

radiator hangers badly corroded

slight surface corrosion to undervehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,262 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine management light on

radiator hangers badly corroded

slight surface corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,614 miles

EML Warning light on

Front brake disc's in a poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jun 2012 38,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML Warning light on

Front brake disc's in a poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,980 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,316 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2010 33,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,418 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,625 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,201 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 TEU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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