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AP03 KBX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,220 mi
Last recorded69,220 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2024 69,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation rear brakes (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked around tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,558 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 65,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor/sill panel underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under floor support section/chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Clutch worn

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 64,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 64,317 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,409 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,240 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,767 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,766 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,125 miles

front tyres getting close to limit

outer exhaust caseing corroded

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,462 miles

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

rear exhaust outer caseing corrodeing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,681 miles

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

rear exhaust caseing corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,457 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes to rear hoses have surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2008 17,863 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)

Pass 30 May 2007 11,344 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,724 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 KBX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AP03 KBX, 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 KBX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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