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DA53 HUY

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,693 mi
Last recorded94,693 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,693 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,692 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,670 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,221 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 78,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,055 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,271 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,670 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,135 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2010 48,135 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,098 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,101 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,191 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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DA53 HUY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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