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DE53 EOO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,589 mi
Last recorded84,589 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,589 miles

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

some damage to o/s front exterior door hadle

Fail 21 Sep 2017 84,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

some damage to o/s front exterior door hadle

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,651 miles

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded L.S.V to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,135 miles

e/m/light on

Fail 26 Aug 2015 71,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

e/m/light on

some cracking on n/s rear tyre walls

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,092 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing off on edges

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,584 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroding

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

outer skin of rear silencer corroding

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,970 miles

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

light bind on offside rear drum

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,970 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light bind on offside rear drum

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,137 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 52,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,035 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 41,035 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,784 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 37,778 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,664 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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DE53 EOO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE53 EOO, 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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DE53 EOO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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