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DA03 FHG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,929 mi
Last recorded51,929 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four pipes to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front floors corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2015 51,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four pipes to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front floors corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,668 miles

nearside & offside front brake discs inner face badly corroded/pitted (recommemd replace).

nearside & offside front floors to sills corroded & holed (not within prescribed areas).

nearside & offside middle floors are corroded.

nearside front lower suspension arm is corroded (recommend replace).

Fail 25 Sep 2014 45,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside & offside front brake discs inner face badly corroded/pitted (recommemd replace).

nearside & offside front floors to sills corroded & holed (not within prescribed areas).

nearside & offside middle floors are corroded.

nearside front lower suspension arm is corroded (recommend replace).

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,279 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)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,214 miles

(notes :- steel wheels, 155/65R13 tyres, minimum tread depth readings = n/s/f 1.6mm, o/s/f 2.5mm, n/s/r & o/s/r 5mm.)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs inner face is corroded.

n/s/f tyre tread on minimum wear limit.

o/s/f tyre tread close to minimum wear limit.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 38,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

(notes :- steel wheels, 155/65R13 tyres, minimum tread depth readings = n/s/f 1.6mm, o/s/f 2.5mm, n/s/r & o/s/r 5mm.)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs inner face is corroded.

n/s/f tyre tread on minimum wear limit.

n/s/r & o/s/r (to flexy hose) metal brake pipes are corroded.

o/s/f tyre tread close to minimum wear limit.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,467 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded (no leaks).

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,794 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded. front inner brake pads worn. front brakes slight judder.

front screen wash aim. front wiper blade effectiveness. rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 28,794 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

front brake discs inner face corroded. front inner brake pads worn. front brakes slight judder.

front screen wash aim. front wiper blade effectiveness. rear exhaust section outer skin corroded.

o/s/f lower anti-roll bar mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,264 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 24,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm, 155/65/13T

both front wiper blades just starting to split

nearside rear brake slightly binding

radiator bracket on front crossmember badly corroded

Pass 1 May 2008 20,437 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,164 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,959 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)

passengers door mirror is broken

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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DA03 FHG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA03 FHG, 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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DA03 FHG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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