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ET03 AHV

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,514 mi
Last recorded40,514 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 AHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 20,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 14,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 14,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 14,354 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 14,354 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 13,947 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror lose

Fail 2 Nov 2015 13,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror lose

Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,337 miles

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

o/s mirror loose

Pass 31 Oct 2013 12,641 miles

o/s mirror loose

Pass 31 Oct 2012 11,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 10,122 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 8,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 6,359 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 5,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,341 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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ET03 AHV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ET03 AHV, 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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What year was ET03 AHV registered?

ET03 AHV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is ET03 AHV safe to buy?

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