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AP03 UKL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,548 mi
Last recorded70,548 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 70,548 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 70,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,508 miles

all brake pipes coated with underseal. Also corrosion starting various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,901 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced corroded close to limit but also coated with sealant so advise replacing soon for safety (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion starting various places under vehicle and advise wax oil.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,319 miles

all brake pipes coted with grease

Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

front antiroll bar bolt on mounts starting to corrode

silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 51,571 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

front antiroll bar bolt on mounts starting to corrode

silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,201 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes coated with grease

boot struts defective and leaking

corrosion starting on all 3 bolt on brackets on front cross member

hair line crack in front exhaust section will require attention soon

Fail 3 Nov 2017 44,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes coated with grease

boot struts defective and leaking

corrosion starting on all 3 bolt on brackets on front cross member

hair line crack in front exhaust section will require attention soon

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,817 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,562 miles

all brake pipes coated with grease

all tyres starting to perrish

both rear boot struts defective

scale on both front disc inner faces

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,661 miles

all brakepipes coated with grease

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 21 Nov 2013 7,500 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,241 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion & are slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2011 7,102 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

REAR WHEELS BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 Nov 2010 6,940 miles

both rear shock lower bushes are perished and have slight play

slight bind on both rear wheels

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

both front discs corroding on inner face

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,920 miles

both front discs have surface rust on inner faces but not yet pitted to excess

Pass 27 Nov 2008 6,524 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 5,295 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,127 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 UKL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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