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BT53 EYK

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,405 mi
Last recorded69,405 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EYK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 69,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,301 miles

various suspension components corroded but not considered to be excessive

Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,306 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/front 1nner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

various suspension components corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,808 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function corroded (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 47,905 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,847 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2014 42,846 miles

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,462 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,359 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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BT53 EYK is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT53 EYK, 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 BT53 EYK registered?

BT53 EYK is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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