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AV03 WJL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,974 mi
Last recorded103,974 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 103,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,788 miles

Both inner sills slight corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded + filler neck ()

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

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

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

Slight body corrosion near fuel tank mount

Fail 19 Aug 2019 98,788 miles

Both inner sills slight corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded + filler neck ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Slight body corrosion near fuel tank mount

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,647 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,647 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,981 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,609 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,223 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Out to N/S/F flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Out to O/S/F flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Clip missing and insecure. (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre stop lamp not working.

O/S/F wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,675 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 23,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 18 Feb 2014 65,921 miles

brake fluid seems low on fluid

Fail 13 Feb 2014 55,591 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid seems low on fluid

Fail 14 Feb 2013 59,028 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,028 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,168 miles

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,909 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,909 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,351 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,670 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,407 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,742 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edgers.

corrosion on both front brake discs.

Pass 3 May 2006

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 WJL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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