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BV03 WBP

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 WBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 68,532 miles

Exhaust system/silencer corroded.

Front offside & nearside brakes, slight binding.

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak on engine & gearbox.

Underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 68,532 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner flitch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system/silencer corroded.

Front offside & nearside brakes, slight binding.

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak on engine & gearbox.

Underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,094 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear offside & nearside brake pipes corroded.

Underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2019 66,093 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear offside & nearside brake pipes corroded.

Underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,353 miles

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

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,032 miles

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

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 58,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake slight binding.

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

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately handbrake cable securing strap (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 53,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately handbrake cable securing strap (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,910 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,582 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corrodded but not seriuosly weakened

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,981 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,981 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box, and bracket corroded handrake clip brocken. o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar brackets corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,824 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 33,171 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 33,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,130 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,597 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 21,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,951 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 12,730 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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BV03 WBP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV03 WBP, 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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BV03 WBP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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