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BW03 VCL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,836 mi
Last recorded54,836 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 VCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 54,836 miles

Central Front Lower Radiator Support Excess Corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Case Corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,575 miles

Front bottom radiator mount badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower tie arm track contol (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower tie bar track conrol (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 53,557 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front bottom radiator mount badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower tie arm track contol (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower tie bar track conrol (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,448 miles

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 52,435 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 50,698 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several Areas Under Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 48,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under surface corrosion

Fail 23 May 2018 48,880 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight under surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Rear exhaust corroded

engine warning light on

Fail 22 Jul 2016 46,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Rear exhaust corroded

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,398 miles

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

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

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

brakes dragging slightly making wheel bearings difficult to test

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 44,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

brakes dragging slightly making wheel bearings difficult to test

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,102 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust corroding / deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,932 miles

eml on

rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,058 miles

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

n/s f tyre slightly cut

Fail 25 Jul 2011 36,058 miles

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

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

n/s f tyre slightly cut

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,252 miles

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

eml on

front discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 29,253 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,310 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,462 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 VCL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BW03 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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