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BC03 GZH

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

30,398 mi
Last recorded30,398 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 GZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 30,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 30,041 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 30,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 29,905 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 29,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 29,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,648 miles

EML on

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 29,404 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Rear brake, slight binding

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

rear tyres, cracking on inner and outer sidewall and outer edges

Fail 4 Aug 2016 29,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracked

Drivers door handle loose

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,837 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EML on

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

back box deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns/r and o/s/r tyre slight cracking within thread and outer edge

o/s/r tyre slight binding

Fail 22 Jul 2015 28,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

EML on

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

back box deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns/r and o/s/r tyre slight cracking within thread and outer edge

o/s/r tyre slight binding

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,556 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jun 2014 28,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,406 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,585 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 10,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,744 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 6,628 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 4,253 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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BC03 GZH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BC03 GZH, 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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BC03 GZH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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