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BW03 FLC

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

47,139 mi
Last recorded47,139 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 FLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 47,139 miles

exhaust corroding

os number plate light inop

suspension corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2025 46,239 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

suspension and exhaust system corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2025 46,219 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroding

suspension corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,766 miles

brake pipe shave protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2024 45,765 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipe shave protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,685 miles

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings and corroding

exhaust corroding

front bottom arms and coil springs corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2023 44,681 miles

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both front shockers (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings and corroding

exhaust corroding

front bottom arms and coil springs corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2022 43,493 miles

exhaust corroding

front suspension, rear suspension and brake pipes corroding

ns and os front lower arm bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,341 miles

all flexi brake hose ferrules, rear chassis, front anti roll bar mountings and front lower arms corroding

both rear tyres cracking

child seat fitted in nsr

ns and os front lower ball joint boots and anti roll bar bushes deterioratin

Fail 24 Jun 2021 42,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all flexi brake hose ferrules, rear chassis, front anti roll bar mountings and front lower arms corroding

both rear tyres cracking

child seat fitted in nsr

ns and os front lower ball joint boots and anti roll bar bushes deterioratin

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,276 miles

both front tyres cracking

brake pipes have protective coatings

osf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2019 39,778 miles

both rear tyres cracking

centre exhaust leaking and corroding

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2019 39,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded osr brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake excessively binding nsr brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres cracking

centre exhaust leaking and corroding

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,174 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

front suspension corroding

nsr brake binding sslightly

Fail 23 Jun 2018 38,174 miles

front suspension corroding

nsr brake binding sslightly

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes have protective coatings and showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,324 miles

both rear tyre cracking

brake pipes protective coated

Fail 10 Jun 2017 36,324 miles

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

both rear tyre cracking

brake pipes protective coated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,931 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn, pads wearing low

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f wheel slight damage inner edge

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2015 33,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,241 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake pads low

metal brake pipes not fully inspected due to protective coating & above covers

o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroding

o/s/r shocker damp

small chip in windscreen

tailgate struts weak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 26,782 miles

exhaust corroding

metalbrake pipes not checked fully due to protective coating & above covers

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,381 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking,nail in o/s/r

exhaust corroding

small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2012 24,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking,nail in o/s/r

exhaust corroding

front bottom arms corroding

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

small chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2011 23,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs inner face corroded and worn

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs inner face corroded and worn

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,333 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside front suspension units corroded

nearside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2010 21,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside front suspension units corroded

nearside front tyre wear on inner and outer edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,478 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 19,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,500 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,552 miles

1.Brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.Brake pads not checked

Fail 22 Jun 2007 11,552 miles

1.Brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.Brake pads not checked

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,086 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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BW03 FLC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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