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AO03 YUF

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,527 mi
Last recorded74,527 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,527 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,640 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 73,640 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,418 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,995 miles

rear silencer deteriorated and n/s jacking point corroaded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,995 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer deteriorated and n/s jacking point corroaded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,379 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,050 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,008 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,627 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,626 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,766 miles

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

Front brake disks corroded and pitted

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

Offside nearside rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disks corroded and pitted

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

Offside nearside rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,691 miles

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

Spare wheel missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,660 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 40,660 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 33,669 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 26,228 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 YUF 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 YUF, 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 YUF is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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