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AP53 GHA

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,548 mi
Last recorded18,548 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 18,548 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 18,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill/outer rigger/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill/outer rigger/floorbody sill/outer riggert/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2017 18,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,072 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 18,066 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 17,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 16,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,502 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Fuel pipes corroding.

Offside front and offside rear tyres cracking.Suggest replacement.

Rear road springs corroding.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 15,502 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroding.

Front discs badly corroded.

Fuel pipes corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front and offside rear tyres cracking.Suggest replacement.

Rear road springs corroding.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,705 miles

Front discs badly corroded.Suggest replacement.

Offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking.Suggest replacement.

Rear box corroding.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 14,705 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front discs badly corroded.Suggest replacement.

Heat shield on cat rattling.

Offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking.Suggest replacement.

Rear box corroding.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,664 miles

front discs in poor condition on the inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear boot struts not holding up boot lid

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Dec 2010 13,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs in poor condition on the inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear boot struts not holding up boot lid

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,823 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

front exhaust section becoming weak due to corrosion

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

tailgate struts weak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,220 miles

baffels loose in back box

boot struts not holding boot open

left hand side wiper split

rear washer not working

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Dec 2007 9,732 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 7,890 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 7,890 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AP53 GHA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP53 GHA, 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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AP53 GHA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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