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EG03 GCX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,106 mi
Last recorded90,106 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,469 miles

OS engine mounting in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2018 62,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

OS engine mounting in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,303 miles

coil spring corroded OSF, NSF, OSR & NSR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS & NS (8.2.2)

EML on

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear OS & NS tyres slightly perished

coil spring corroded OSF, NSF, OSR & NSR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 80,030 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,090 miles

Upper engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres side walls weathered

Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres side walls weathered

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,617 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres sidewalls weathered

Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,558 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres sidewalls weathered

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,275 miles

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 64,275 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 58,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres showing some cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres showing some cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2011 52,846 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion in o/s/f floor/sill but not in a prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,846 miles

corrosion in o/s/f floor/sill but not in a prescribed area

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,574 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,889 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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EG03 GCX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EG03 GCX, 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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EG03 GCX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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