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DY53 YXP

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,434 mi
Last recorded23,434 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 9,768 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2010 9,768 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 9,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

o/s/f engine mtg has slight corrosion

petrol tank seams rusted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

o/s/f engine mtg has slight corrosion

petrol tank seams rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 8,623 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2009 8,621 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 6,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osr indicator has a small hole in which has been taped up †rear number ploate starting to bubble †approx 50% of inner brake discs pitted †brake hose ferrals rusting

Pass 12 Jan 2007 6,513 miles

osr indicator has a small hole in which has been taped up †rear number ploate starting to bubble †approx 50% of inner brake discs pitted †brake hose ferrals rusting

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 YXP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY53 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

DY53 YXP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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