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EA53 PUE

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,556 mi
Last recorded62,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,556 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint cover perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Unable to inspect rear adult belts due to Presenters belongings

Fail 9 Jul 2020 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint cover perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Unable to inspect rear adult belts due to Presenters belongings

Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,167 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 54,167 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 48,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,409 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 42,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,778 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating and breaking up inside

Fail 22 Oct 2015 35,778 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorating and breaking up inside

Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,881 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 27,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,075 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,108 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 20,106 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,952 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 18,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,647 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)

o/s front tyre has cut

Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,321 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 13,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 10,703 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 10,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front wiper blades smearing

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 PUE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PUE, 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 PUE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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