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BV03 WBZ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

64,843 mi
Last recorded64,843 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,843 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

gear box mounting slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2023 60,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror cover slightly damaged

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,277 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,166 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 50,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 46,761 miles

Front & Rear suspension arms/components corroded

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

Inner Nearside & Offside sills covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout length (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,112 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 43,112 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 38,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 38,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,052 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 36,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,870 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 34,870 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,471 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 32,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,776 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,773 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2008 21,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 21,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,161 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 WBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BV03 WBZ, 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 WBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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