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DF03 AXP

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

35,448 mi
Last recorded35,448 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 AXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 35,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 35,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 30,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 30,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 25,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 25,842 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and inner edge bald, 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 23,719 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 22,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 20,196 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 20,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,770 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 19,770 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected BATTERY TERMINAL (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,667 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 17,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,077 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested due to brake bind (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 16,169 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear tyres starting to age,perish and deterioate

slight dampness o/s rear shocker

Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,169 miles

both rear tyres starting to age,perish and deterioate

slight dampness o/s rear shocker

Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,057 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyre outer side walls perishing

offside and nearside front door handles insecure

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2012 14,057 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear tyre outer side walls perishing

offside and nearside front door handles insecure

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,558 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 4 Aug 2010 11,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,302 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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DF03 AXP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DF03 AXP, 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 DF03 AXP registered?

DF03 AXP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DF03 AXP shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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