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BT53 UWD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,402 mi
Last recorded117,402 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 117,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Offside and Nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front inner sill covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2016 117,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Offside and Nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front inner sill covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2015 109,392 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front inner track rod as slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2014 100,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front inner track rod as slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 696,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,027 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 35,020 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,883 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 26,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,397 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 19,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UWD 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 BT53 UWD, 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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BT53 UWD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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