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AY03 YFE

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,239 mi
Last recorded71,239 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,913 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge near to the cords

Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,919 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)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge near to the cords

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,277 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,275 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,815 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 52,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,949 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,740 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,564 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,728 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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AY03 YFE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY03 YFE, 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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AY03 YFE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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