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DF03 ETU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,154 mi
Last recorded42,154 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ETU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 42,154 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test due to tail pipe missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe missing (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag mil on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml light on

Pass 25 May 2016 35,135 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer wall

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

Fail 25 May 2016 35,133 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer wall

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

spare tyre flat

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 28 May 2015 29,467 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 29,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,923 miles

N/S/f inner sill corrosion but not within 30cm required componets

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,769 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,130 miles

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

radiator centre lower mounting corroded broken off not supporting radiator

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,584 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,096 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 ETU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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