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DF03 ETL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,241 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,781 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

sump corroded and leaking oil

vehicle has areas of corrosion within the tested area that are deteriorating n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f and o/s/r suspension prescribed areas all corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 74,296 miles

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)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

sump corroded and leaking oil

vehicle has areas of corrosion within the tested area that are deteriorating n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f and o/s/r suspension prescribed areas all corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,385 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

radiator lower mounting point corroded away

Fail 3 Nov 2011 70,385 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

centre brake light not working

many areas of corrosion under vehicle recomend wax oiling

radiator lower mounting point corroded away

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,823 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Radiator bottom mounting weakened by corrosion.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,887 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 ETL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ETL, 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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DF03 ETL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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