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AX03 NKR

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,947 mi
Last recorded117,947 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,947 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 117,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,669 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 117,665 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 239,708 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint retaining device washer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 89,543 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle and surronding area in rusty condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2015 89,542 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear axle and surronding area in rusty condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,825 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,825 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,025 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 63,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 81,897 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 81,897 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust covers insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,400 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 78,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,510 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 4 Jan 2011 75,510 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,782 miles

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

Outer skin of exhaust system rusting away but structurally sound.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 31,045 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 NKR is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AX03 NKR, 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 AX03 NKR registered?

AX03 NKR is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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