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AP52 GDO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,452 mi
Last recorded36,452 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,452 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear silencer becomming corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 36,452 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear silencer becomming corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,238 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Slight oil leak from sump

Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Slight oil leak from sump

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,031 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Fail 11 Mar 2011 30,028 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,524 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,036 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Small cracks on sidewalls of both rear tyres

Fail 6 Mar 2009 22,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Small cracks on sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,360 miles

Exhaust system becomming corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2008 18,261 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust system becomming corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,530 miles

Front brake discs becomming corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,449 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 9,320 miles

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

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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AP52 GDO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP52 GDO, 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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AP52 GDO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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