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DU53 YWH

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 138,694 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 53,101 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mountig (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced bracket corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 51,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,022 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

n/s/f lower suspension arm corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,509 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension arms slightly corroded

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2012 48,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front suspension arms slightly corroded

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,111 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both sill to floors slightly corroded

front exhaust section has a slight blow

front sub-frame slightly corroded

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,087 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both sill to floors slightly corroded

front exhaust section has a slight blow

front sub-frame slightly corroded

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,815 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,033 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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DU53 YWH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DU53 YWH, 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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DU53 YWH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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