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DF03 HBE

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

56,121 mi
Last recorded56,121 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,121 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Nov 2016 56,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre, floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre, floorpan (5.2.6)

EML light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate partly broken (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear brakes noisy advise inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2015 54,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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 Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section corroded mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust coroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,057 miles

exhaust corroded

floor around jacking points corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Nov 2014 53,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

floor around jacking points corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system starting to deteriate.

n/s and o/s floor center corroded

n/s rear tyre starting to deteriate.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 50,907 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system starting to deteriate.

n/s and o/s floor center corroded

n/s rear tyre starting to deteriate.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,149 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,092 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 42,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,471 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,848 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,848 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 24,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,603 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 21,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,381 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 16,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 HBE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 DF03 HBE, 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 HBE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is DF03 HBE safe to buy?

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