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BC03 NWB

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,598 mi
Last recorded133,598 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 133,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill holed and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 133,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 132,319 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded at flange / joint to cat

Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 128,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,815 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 124,813 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH REAR (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 124,808 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable Slight Play In Fixing (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 124,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable Slight Play In Fixing (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,873 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,894 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,198 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 108,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front o/s brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,451 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 69,819 miles

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

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 3 Aug 2007 56,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,708 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 NWB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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