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DA03 ZGF

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,484 mi
Last recorded68,484 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ZGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,484 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded/leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding excessively (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort suspect cable snapped on test (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 pipes to compensator greased over/corroding (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system cat/centre boxes corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,176 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin loose

Heavy corrosion to both front metal brake pipes but not excessive at this time

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust mounting broken away but system still adequately supported

Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust rear box outer skin loose

Heavy corrosion to both front metal brake pipes but not excessive at this time

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust mounting broken away but system still adequately supported

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,493 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,488 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 49,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 40,248 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 40,238 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,607 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,667 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 17 May 2006 24,418 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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DA03 ZGF is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DA03 ZGF, 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 ZGF is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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