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DE53 ERZ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,879 mi
Last recorded84,879 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ERZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 84,879 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,685 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 78,334 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 74,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 69,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 56,924 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 47,402 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 47,402 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,370 miles

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

o/s/f door handle broken

Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 10,393 miles

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

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 ERZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DE53 ERZ, 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 ERZ registered?

DE53 ERZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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