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DY53 FHV

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2022 99,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,453 miles

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS /

Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,828 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,807 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,075 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 96,062 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,967 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,946 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)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers starting to split

Fail 27 Jan 2015 85,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers starting to split

Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,737 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 82,537 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,963 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 79,934 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 69,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,608 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 43,465 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front antiroll bar mounting corroded ,not holed

sump very corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,201 miles

exhaust rear box corroded not blowing

long hand/brake lever travel

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls beginning to perish

slight binding on n/s/f and o/s/f brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,389 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 11,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 FHV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY53 FHV, 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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DY53 FHV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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