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DF03 ETK

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,681 mi
Last recorded41,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,681 miles

original test conducted by L.C MARSON

Fail 25 Jun 2018 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underside corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 35,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,923 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

general underside corrosion

inner sills corroded but not considered excessive around rear suspension mounts

Fail 13 Jun 2016 33,908 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

general underside corrosion

inner sills corroded but not considered excessive around rear suspension mounts

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,233 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2015 32,231 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2014 31,081 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 31,081 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)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 26,785 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,785 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 May 2012 22,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 18,703 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,640 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 10,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,590 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 6,345 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 ETK is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

DF03 ETK is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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