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BW03 DDJ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 DDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,135 miles

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

main brake pipes corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded to limit

oil leak

rear wiper defective

slight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod end

Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

main brake pipes corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded to limit

oil leak

rear wiper defective

slight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod end

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

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

Offside rear tyre light cracking on edge of tread

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,846 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,082 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managent light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust back box casing is corroded slightly

front wipers are smearing

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is slightly perished/cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,797 miles

back box casing is slightly corroded

rear tyres are slightly started to perish/crack

Fail 7 Feb 2011 48,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre surface cracks on outer wall

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,008 miles

o/s/f tyre surface cracks on outer wall

Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust silencer outer layer corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,019 miles

exhaust silencer outer layer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,760 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 23,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,412 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 17,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 15,579 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 15,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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BW03 DDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW03 DDJ, 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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BW03 DDJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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