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DE53 LGN

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body heavily under sealed

Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle tiebar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle /tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle tiebar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,465 miles

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,564 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,248 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,836 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,835 miles

Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,661 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front and nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,706 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,156 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,153 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,064 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,048 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,463 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 LGN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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