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EP03 LBJ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,230 mi
Last recorded64,230 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 LBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,722 miles

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

corrosion on most brake pipes

Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both number plate lights slightly loose

corrosion on most brake pipes

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 27 May 2014 57,373 miles

some imbalance in front brakes

Fail 27 May 2014 57,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

some imbalance in front brakes

Pass 31 May 2013 52,908 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 52,905 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 47,930 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)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2011 43,794 miles

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

front tyres badly age cracking

Fail 13 May 2011 43,727 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres badly age cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,592 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 40,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,121 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 14 Aug 2007 18,601 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,225 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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EP03 LBJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EP03 LBJ, 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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EP03 LBJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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