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AV03 VCM

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,558 mi
Last recorded99,558 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 99,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear High level brake light not working.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front steering rack rod boot split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 92,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARB to chassis mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front steering rack rod boot split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 74,998 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,444 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroding

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner sill corroding

Rear light corrosion floor pans

Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,444 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroding

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner sill corroding

Rear light corrosion floor pans

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,939 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load limiter (3.6.B.2c)

Front nearside and offside floor pan to sill holed corroding but not with 30cm of steering suspension brakes or seatbelt mountings

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,068 miles

exhaust front pipe rusty & blowing slighty

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,238 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,572 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WEARING ON BOTH SHOULDERS

BOTH TRACK ROD END DUST COVERS PERISHED .

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,706 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces reducing with corrosion

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside windscreen wiper blade judders slightly

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,305 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,230 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 38,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,338 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,238 miles

n/s front anti rollbar mounting bracket rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,320 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,399 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 VCM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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