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DA53 VDZ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,575 mi
Last recorded46,575 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 46,575 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached BOTH (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings tie rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 rear tyres cracked

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,719 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

Fail 6 Dec 2016 43,688 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH rear tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,851 miles

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

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

both front bottom arms corroded.

both rear lamps damaged.

n.s.r tyre cracking.

o.s.r wheel rim damaged.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 39,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both outer front (2.4.G.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front bottom arms corroded.

both rear lamps damaged.

n.s.r tyre cracking.

o.s.r wheel rim damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 31,408 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,470 miles

o/s/rear coil spring showing corrosion

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

radiator mountings showing corrosion

rear shock absorbers slight damp

rear window wash innoperative

sump showing corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,767 miles

o/s/rear tyre showing cracking

radiator mounting showing heavy corrosion

rear most metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

rear wash innoperative

sump showing corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2010 21,670 miles

rear tyre walls starting to crack

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2010 21,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front tyre app. limits

rear tyre walls starting to crack

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 18,524 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust front pipe damaged but not blowing

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,164 miles

exhaust corrosion.

sump corrosion.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 15,008 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VDZ 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 DA53 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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