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AV03 FEP

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,351 mi
Last recorded32,351 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 FEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear at rear, before and after load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 31,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust section becoming corroded

Fail 19 May 2020 31,275 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust section becoming corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,287 miles

1/ center exhaust silencer becoming corroded

2/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,367 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Both rear tyres starting to perish.

3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 27,331 miles

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

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

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Both rear tyres starting to perish.

3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,477 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.n/s/f cv gaitor starting to perrish

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,312 miles

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES

Fail 13 Mar 2014 25,312 miles

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

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

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,476 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 19,426 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,112 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,294 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,692 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 8,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,589 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 6,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 5,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 3,700 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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AV03 FEP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV03 FEP, 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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What year was AV03 FEP registered?

AV03 FEP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 FEP safe to buy?

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