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DY03 OGH

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,895 mi
Last recorded69,895 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 OGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,895 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member damaged (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor damage in boot (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 62,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion n/s rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member damaged (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear floor damage in boot (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,947 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 54,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 43,190 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 37,748 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 37,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,349 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,167 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,025 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,252 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 23,252 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,156 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DY03 OGH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY03 OGH, 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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DY03 OGH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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