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DC03 JUX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,663 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,495 miles

** engine management warning light on **

General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle including suspension components

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 63,495 miles

** engine management warning light on **

General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle including suspension components

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,843 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 62,833 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,044 miles

Engine management warning light on

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks

engine mounting worn both front c/v joints noisy

Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management warning light on

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,566 miles

engine management warning light on

engine/ gearbox mountings worn

Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management warning light on

engine/ gearbox mountings worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,891 miles

Engine / Gearbox mountings worn

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,609 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 53,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,521 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 44,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,091 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,453 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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DC03 JUX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUX, 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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What year was DC03 JUX registered?

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

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