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AU53 ZMO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

56,905 mi
Last recorded56,905 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,905 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2024 56,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,619 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sill corrosion outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2023 56,619 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sill corrosion outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T evergreen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, outside perscribed area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T evergreen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 56,368 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T evergreen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, outside perscribed area

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T evergreen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,057 miles

Central Radiator mount corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flange corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 56,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Radiator mount corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flange corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65/13 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,645 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 16" (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 55,645 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 16" (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both brake drum backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 54,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both brake drum backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,545 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 53,545 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front outer sill is corroded

all springs are corroded

radiator brackets are corroded heavily

Fail 19 Sep 2017 52,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front outer sill is corroded

all springs are corroded

radiator brackets are corroded heavily

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all springs are corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 51,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all springs are corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 50,707 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/65/13/73t+perished (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres badly perished 155/65/13/73s

under -body corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres badly perished 155/65/13/73s

Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres badly perished 155/65/13/73s

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,848 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres perished 155/65/13

Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres perished 155/65/13

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,360 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,360 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre tred low

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,359 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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AU53 ZMO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AU53 ZMO, 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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AU53 ZMO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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