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DY53 FHG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,710 mi
Last recorded83,710 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2019 83,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,919 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,276 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,276 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,411 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,495 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,208 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,686 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)

Oil leak

rear silencer flakeing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer flakeing

Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer flakeing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,539 miles

rear silencer flakeing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,310 miles

rear silencer outer caseing flakeing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,379 miles

centre silencer shedding its outer skin

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,116 miles

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 15 Sep 2006 28,462 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing beginning to corrode

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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DY53 FHG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY53 FHG, 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 DY53 FHG registered?

DY53 FHG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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