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AX03 WGW

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,893 mi
Last recorded48,893 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,893 miles

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

brakes pipes slightly corroded/greased & exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes pipes slightly corroded/greased & exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,553 miles

All brake pipes heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,412 miles

corrosion on coil springs / corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe x o/s/r x pipes fromt conpensator

slight blow on front downpipe x splitting / rear box corroding

very slight bearing noise on o/s/r / slight under body corrosion / adv front brake clean out

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,412 miles

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

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

corrosion on coil springs / corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe x o/s/r x pipes fromt conpensator

slight blow on front downpipe x splitting / rear box corroding

very slight bearing noise on o/s/r / slight under body corrosion / adv front brake clean out

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,685 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON / O/S/F DOOR HANDLE / CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS / CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING

REAR BOX CORRODING / RAD BOTTOM MOUNT HOLD

Fail 18 Mar 2015 40,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LIGHT ON / O/S/F DOOR HANDLE / CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS / CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING

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

REAR BOX CORRODING / RAD BOTTOM MOUNT HOLD

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and n/s/f tyre perished

exhaust system deterirated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,919 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and n/s/f tyre perished

exhaust system deterirated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,590 miles

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S track rod end gaiter split

N/S/R tyre cracked and perised- strong advise

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Fail 22 Mar 2010 18,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S track rod end gaiter split

N/S/F wheel slightly binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre cracked and perised- strong advise

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,560 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 9,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 6,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 6,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WGW is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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