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BW03 VCG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,831 mi
Last recorded49,831 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 49,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D bush cap corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2018 59,866 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,419 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 54,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,421 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

o/s rear door lock broken

vehicle running gear in various stage of corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2016 95,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

o/s rear door lock broken

vehicle running gear in various stage of corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2015 60,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,762 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre worn from outside wall.

Fail 4 Jan 2014 38,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre worn from outside wall.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,598 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2012 33,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,274 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded. Front exhaust blowing. Both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated. Windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2011 32,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pipes corroded. Front exhaust blowing. Both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated. Windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,538 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,536 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,327 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 25,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,382 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,004 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r bumper is insecure

o/s/r number plate light is insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2007 17,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r bumper is insecure

o/s/r number plate light is insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,482 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 VCG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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