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AV53 GXC

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,202 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,125 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 73,125 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,350 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,048 miles

both number plates damaged various metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre low tread both rear tyres perished n/s/r shock absorber top mount worn

o/s/r shock absorber wet n/s door mirror missing rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2015 68,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both number plates damaged various metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre low tread both rear tyres perished n/s/r shock absorber top mount worn

o/s/r shock absorber wet n/s door mirror missing rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,767 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,995 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 59,995 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,254 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s mirror broken

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

o/s/r bumper end insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,931 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s mirror broken

o/s/f brake binding on slightly

o/s/r bumper end insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,144 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,987 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,446 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 27,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,012 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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AV53 GXC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AV53 GXC, 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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What year was AV53 GXC registered?

AV53 GXC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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