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AX03 MJV

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,657 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust poor not blowing

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,964 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,447 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,605 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,963 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,101 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,275 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 24,274 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 18,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,368 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,062 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 MJV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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