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DE53 LDZ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,094 mi
Last recorded77,094 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,094 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside bottom inner sill (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner side

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bulb fitted wrong way (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside bottom inner sill (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner side

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,907 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,075 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 61,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,194 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 58,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 54,300 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 54,299 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 45,586 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 45,586 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 36,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,567 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 13,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 May 2006 13,142 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 LDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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