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DA53 HTU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,367 mi
Last recorded25,367 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,367 miles

wear to inner edge of both front tyres advise tracking check

Fail 29 Nov 2011 25,367 miles

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

wear to inner edge of both front tyres advise tracking check

Pass 11 Dec 2010 22,365 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 27,655 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,075 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 21,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 15,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,505 miles

nearside front tyre wall worn offside rear tyre pressure low

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 HTU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

DA53 HTU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is DA53 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 HTU 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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