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AV03 WJG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 93,986 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 93,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seat mounting floor brace corroded behind sill face (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi-hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 86,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 86,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,914 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,374 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch towards rear (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,965 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 73,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,934 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Very slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,284 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,697 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,604 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,241 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,626 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,282 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 WJG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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