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DE53 UBH

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,405 mi
Last recorded48,405 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,405 miles

fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 48,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 47,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box is deteriorated/corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box is deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,050 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 46,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,984 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 44,983 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,598 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UBH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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