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DE53 EPU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,708 mi
Last recorded27,708 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,708 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 27,646 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no reverse lignts

osr brake binding

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,525 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,620 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,434 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EPU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EPU, 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 DE53 EPU registered?

DE53 EPU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DE53 EPU safe to buy?

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