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EF53 BVG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

75,445 mi
Last recorded75,445 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 75,445 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 75,445 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,723 miles

as per mot test no 7734 7168 2733 done buy cain motores all the failure job has been satisfactorly done buy auto tecnix checked and passed

Fail 26 Jan 2021 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,950 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 52,950 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,851 miles

Nearside Front track rod end split pin could be better

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front track rod end split pin could be better

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,599 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,139 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 43,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,694 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 36,307 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,072 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,639 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,793 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,416 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 11,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,799 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,269 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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EF53 BVG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EF53 BVG, 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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EF53 BVG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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