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EV03 AUD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 AUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,346 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 8 Jul 2015 43,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,183 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 35,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,076 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,189 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,186 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,209 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 20,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,196 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 17,196 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 12,355 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,283 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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EV03 AUD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 EV03 AUD, 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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EV03 AUD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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