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DV03 YTC

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,109 mi
Last recorded61,109 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 61,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 61,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 57,861 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 57,806 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 51,559 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 51,549 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 49,170 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and breaking away

Fail 15 May 2015 49,170 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and breaking away

Pass 9 May 2014 46,149 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 46,149 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 8 May 2013 43,038 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 42,926 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 40,025 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 40,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2011 37,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,835 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 29,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 29,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2008 24,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,977 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber damp & front discs corroding

Pass 16 May 2006 15,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DV03 YTC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DV03 YTC, 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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DV03 YTC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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