MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes ; Pipes corroded at rear load sensing valve & at Offside rear hose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Note ; Rear suspension components / axle corroded
Steering ; Slight play / knock in steering rack
Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished at hole (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished at hole (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; Pipes corroded at rear load sensing valve & at Offside rear hose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Note ; Rear suspension components / axle corroded
Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Engine misty with oil.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Fuel pipe underside of vehicle slightly corroded.
Wheels trims fitted obscuring view.
Engine misty with oil.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Fuel pipe underside of vehicle slightly corroded.
Wheels trims fitted obscuring view.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
o/s/r tyre edge wear
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s/r tyre edge wear
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
rear section of exhaust becoming deteriated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 OTE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 EF53 OTE, 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 OTE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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