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DA53 FWB

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,477 mi
Last recorded147,477 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 147,477 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear drums (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front suspension locking device missing split pins missing from both side anti roll bar nuts on track control arms (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill to floor at front (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2016 144,747 miles

Nearside Front steer.rack end worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm+inner shoulder worn off (4.1.E.1)

engine/gearbox oil l;eak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 144,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front steer.rack end worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm+inner shoulder worn off (4.1.E.1)

engine/gearbox oil l;eak

Pass 6 May 2015 134,194 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 122,307 miles

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

both front ball joint boots minor deterioration+o/s/f roll bar bush minor split

exhaust front section minor deterioration

n/s/f tread shoulders worn

n/s/r tyre minor perishing+inner shouylder worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,437 miles

exhaust box deteriorating

o/s/f tread inner shoulder worn off

o/s/r tyre minor perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 109,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre minor perishing

exhaust box deteriorating

o/s/f tread inner shoulder worn off

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,656 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 59,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 46,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 33,952 miles

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

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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DA53 FWB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA53 FWB, 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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DA53 FWB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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