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EG03 XFZ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,232 mi
Last recorded61,232 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 61,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 59,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2023 57,283 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level very low

Fail 30 Sep 2023 57,283 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level very low

Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,941 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,946 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,127 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mist of oil under the engine

Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

center stop lamp not working

mist of oil under the engine

Pass 31 Mar 2018 47,755 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

service brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,703 miles

service brake just met the legal requirement

Fail 23 Feb 2017 46,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 43,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,735 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 40,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 38,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,825 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 29,643 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,843 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,525 miles

n/s and o/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2008 25,519 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2007 22,207 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,270 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 17,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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 XFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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