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DA53 HSV

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,972 mi
Last recorded58,972 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,972 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

front discs corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

front discs corroded.

Pass 27 May 2010 54,497 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 49,445 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 22 May 2009 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 May 2008 44,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,982 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 37,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,864 miles

both front tyres worn on edges †

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 HSV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA53 HSV, 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 DA53 HSV registered?

DA53 HSV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DA53 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 HSV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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