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AV03 VZG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 77,285 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe badly corroded.

Fail 11 May 2016 77,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to leak in rear silencer box. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumber. (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothside. (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe badly corroded.

Pass 14 May 2015 74,090 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

split pins on lowewr arm nuts corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 68,769 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 68,769 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 61,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 56,537 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 56,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 49,943 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 49,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 44,405 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 44,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

drivers door handle broken heat shield broken

Pass 7 May 2009 38,841 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 32,670 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,059 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 26,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,687 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 VZG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV03 VZG, 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 VZG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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