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EA53 HPU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,151 mi
Last recorded45,151 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,151 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,567 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 41,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,256 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,354 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,824 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,316 miles

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

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 HPU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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