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2003 SUZUKI ALTO
General Information
- Registration GL53WFW
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model ALTO
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1061cc
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- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor by fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,214 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced park brake failed during test (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
20 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around fuel tank /brake valve / suspension (2.4.A.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor (5.2.6)
- Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion underside
- rear trailing arms corroded/deteriorated/poor condition
- coil springs corroded
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,840 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 22 Jun 202627 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,606 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2016 22 Jun 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,160 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2015 22 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,662 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2014 22 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,505 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
24 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,557 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,927 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
24 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,019 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010 22 Jun 202622 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,069 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009 22 Jun 202621 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,945 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2008 22 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,459 MI
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GL53WFW was registered on 2003-12-09
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