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AV03 HHW

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,748 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,956 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 107,273 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,344 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 98,337 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,421 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 87,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,388 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rusted engine sump starting to leak oil

Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,387 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rusted engine sump starting to leak oil

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,248 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 65,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,710 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 54,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,618 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 HHW is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV03 HHW, 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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AV03 HHW is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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