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EA53 HPK

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,484 mi
Last recorded48,484 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,484 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 48,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust corrosion

management lamp on

off side rear shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corrosion.

off and near side rear tyres are just starting to perish/crack.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 37,775 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show run-out/judder.

off and near side front brake disc inner faces show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off and near side rear tyres are just starting to perish/crack.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side rear tyre perished/splits.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion/pitting.

off side rear tyre splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 30,859 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side rear tyre perished/splits.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion/pitting.

off side rear tyre splits.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,585 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 23,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs show corrosion/pitting.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front wiper blade split.

parking brake lever travel.

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 HPK is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EA53 HPK, 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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EA53 HPK is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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