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DY53 KKN

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 113,472 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 108,664 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,996 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 94,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,019 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 85,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,337 miles

off side front brake disc corroded on inside face

off side rear and front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,337 miles

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

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

off side front brake disc corroded on inside face

off side rear and front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,746 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 56,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,139 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,167 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,172 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,309 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,432 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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DY53 KKN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KKN, 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 KKN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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