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BC03 NBX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,620 mi
Last recorded107,620 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 107,620 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 107,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 104,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2018 104,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear shock absorber casings corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2016 101,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear shock absorber casings corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,991 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 97,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,316 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 87,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 36,509 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,147 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 NBX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BC03 NBX, 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 BC03 NBX registered?

BC03 NBX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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