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BW03 VCC

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

61,533 mi
Last recorded61,533 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 59,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 56,800 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 56,800 miles

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

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

3d lettering used on number plates

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

general wear and surface rust on discs

lower engine steady bar bushes wearing

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

metal fuel pipe starting to rust

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread

n/s/f wheel stiff to turn by hand

o/s/f a/r/bar mounting bracket rusting

o/s/f seat covering wearing

odd sticker on screen

rad. lower mounting bracket rusting

rear brake comp. valve may need att. soon

rear wiper blade worn out

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,379 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

3d lettering used on number plates

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

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

both rear tyre side walls wearing

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

rear wiper blade wearing

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,323 miles

both front discs inner surface in poor condition will require replacement when new pads required

Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,323 miles

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

both front discs inner surface in poor condition will require replacement when new pads required

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,688 miles

Spare tyre defective

slight wear/corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,741 miles

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

rear exhaust weak

Fail 19 Jul 2010

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

exhaust silencer weak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,624 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,943 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,025 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 35,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,122 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 26,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

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 VCC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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