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DC03 JUW

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,122 mi
Last recorded94,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 JUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,122 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,160 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,160 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant fan not working

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,410 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar mount corroded

unable to asses repair to brake compensater mount

Fail 6 Feb 2012 80,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f anti roll bar mount corroded

unable to asses repair to brake compensater mount

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,874 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar mount

slightly hunting

Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,856 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

n/s/f anti roll bar mount

slightly hunting

Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,573 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,432 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,872 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear outer door handle broken

Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,715 miles

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

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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DC03 JUW is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC03 JUW, 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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DC03 JUW is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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