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EF53 OTE

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 66,124 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 66,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 53,487 miles

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.

Fail 29 Dec 2016 53,487 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 47,334 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 40,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,336 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,407 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,877 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,263 miles

rear section of exhaust becoming deteriated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2007 9,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 8,601 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 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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