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AP52 GMY

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,874 mi
Last recorded121,874 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 GMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 121,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARB bush (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front brake grabbing slightly x2

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Passenger door handle damaged so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

Rear Boot damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

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

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed boot (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door handle lose & broken but working

body damaged at rear

engine light on

high level brake light not working

screen cracked at bottom

Fail 28 Jun 2016 117,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door handle lose & broken but working

body damaged at rear

engine light on

high level brake light not working

screen cracked at bottom

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,898 miles

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

gas struts on tail gate weak

offside outer front door handel broken

rear of car has body damage

screen has a crack along bottom

Fail 22 Jun 2015 107,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

gas struts on tail gate weak

offside outer front door handel broken

rear of car has body damage

screen has a crack along bottom

Fail 13 Jun 2015 107,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake disks worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre perished and worn to limmit

o/s/f door handle broken but still functioning

o/s/f tyre perished and getting low

rear boot damaged but still functioning

rear number plate damaged

slight binding on front brakes

steering and suspension shows age wear and corrosion

underbody corroded

wipers slight smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,884 miles

rear number plate cracked

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2014 96,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

both front wheels minor vibration when rotated

front brake disc's wearing a lip

general underbody corrosion

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,134 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 87,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,695 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)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,621 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 45,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,407 miles

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,985 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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AP52 GMY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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