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AY53 ZGJ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,669 mi
Last recorded67,669 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 67,669 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 67,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corrosion outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Sep 2022 66,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insecure pedal box (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Repaired with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perrished

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 61,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,300 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,294 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Clutch worn

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,882 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,880 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

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

Offside wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,392 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both outer handbrake cables split

n/s wiper rubber split but clearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,970 miles

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

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

fog guard lens slightly damaged

radiator o/s lower mounting bracket corroded through

slightly low recorded efficiency from n/s/r service brake

Fail 23 Jul 2015 47,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

fog guard lens slightly damaged

radiator o/s lower mounting bracket corroded through

slightly low recorded efficiency from n/s/r service brake

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,956 miles

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

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

radiator o/s lower mounting bracket corroding through

Fail 7 Jul 2014 43,955 miles

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

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

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

radiator o/s lower mounting bracket corroding through

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,511 miles

radiator o/s lower mounting bracket corroding through

Fail 18 Jul 2013 41,511 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

radiator o/s lower mounting bracket corroding through

Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,513 miles

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

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

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

o/s lower radiator mounting bracket corroded through

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,204 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes binding on slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2011 35,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

front disc's corroded/worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 31,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

front disc's corroded/worn

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,870 miles

Minor corrosion to rear exhaust.(Back box)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,616 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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AY53 ZGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY53 ZGJ, 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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AY53 ZGJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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