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EA53 CYL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,457 mi
Last recorded38,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,457 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 38,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 May 2024 32,568 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 32,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to all suspension components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,103 miles

front brake discs rusty

front suspension components rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 23 May 2019 20,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 10,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,533 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 8,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 7,912 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,005 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 6,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 5,831 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 17,788 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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EA53 CYL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EA53 CYL, 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 EA53 CYL registered?

EA53 CYL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is EA53 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 CYL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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