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DF03 UZS

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

63,656 mi
Last recorded63,656 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,656 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,780 miles

both front tyre walls cracking

Fail 11 May 2015 61,759 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre walls cracking

Pass 13 May 2014 60,652 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking

Fail 12 May 2014 60,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

all 4 tyre walls cracking

Pass 22 May 2013 59,485 miles

tyres cracking on walls

Fail 21 May 2013 59,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

tyres cracking on walls

Pass 10 May 2012 55,499 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 55,499 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,700 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,044 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,544 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,952 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,967 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UZS is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

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

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