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AX03 AWM

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin rusted

small cracks in nsr tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2019 54,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin rusted

small cracks in nsr tyre

Pass 29 May 2018 47,610 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge zero (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded/ holed

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated outer skin parted from inner.

Rear tyres cracking in treads

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

radiator mount corroded

radiator mount missing

tailgate struts weak

Fail 18 May 2018 47,581 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge zero (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded/ holed

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated outer skin parted from inner.

Rear tyres cracking in treads

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

radiator mount corroded

tailgate struts weak

Pass 22 May 2017 40,546 miles

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

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

engine light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 32,178 miles

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

engine light on

exhaust rear silencer box in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2015 27,136 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded & rear mounting bracket corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 21,451 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system rear box outer skin corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

offside rear and nearside rear coil spring partially corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 15,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 11,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 10,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 9,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 8,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 5,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 4,491 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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AX03 AWM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AX03 AWM, 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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AX03 AWM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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