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DF03 YVB

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,523 mi
Last recorded64,523 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,523 miles

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2012 64,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,588 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 58,559 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r wheel slighty binding

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,464 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 42,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,579 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 34,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 27,815 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,334 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 YVB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

DF03 YVB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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