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DY53 VFO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,406 mi
Last recorded65,406 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s floor to sills corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear shockers corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,557 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,170 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

rear n/s wheel bearing noisey

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front suspension arms corroded

rear o/s brake binding slightly

rear shockers corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,583 miles

front brake discs corroded

front n/s & o/s suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,622 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,622 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,473 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)

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 VFO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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