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AP03 KBN

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,971 mi
Last recorded50,971 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KBN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,971 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s floor and o/f front inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 50,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s floor and o/f front inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,062 miles

rust corrosion of o/s/f inner sill and n/s/r floor

slight bind of n/s/f brake

Fail 11 Mar 2016 46,059 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rust corrosion of o/s/f inner sill and n/s/r floor

slight bind of n/s/f brake

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s outrigger corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,032 miles

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

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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s out rigger corroded

o/s wiper rubber split

slight bind of o/s/f brake

Fail 10 Mar 2014 36,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind from rear brakes

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight bind from rear brakes

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,335 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 32,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brakes binding

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,579 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,523 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 24,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,868 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,252 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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AP03 KBN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP03 KBN, 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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AP03 KBN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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