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AP53 GWO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,594 mi
Last recorded62,594 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,594 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,592 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high came up after emissions test finish (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,665 miles

both rear shock casings corroded

rear light cluster damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,026 miles

damage to o/s/r light

rear tyres perishing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

damage to o/s/r light

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,918 miles

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded/adrift

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded & holed

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

Offside Rear accident damage/bumper adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2015 47,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust box outer casing corroded/adrift

Front brake discs badly corroded & worn

Front brake pads 90-95% worn

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded & holed

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

Offside Rear accident damage/bumper adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,900 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres perishing on tread and sidewall areas

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,870 miles

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

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

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

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

rear section of exhaust coroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 35,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear section of exhaust coroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,561 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 33,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,290 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,377 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 23,377 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,446 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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AP53 GWO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWO, 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 GWO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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