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EF53 VRL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

26,565 mi
Last recorded26,565 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 26,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 25,407 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2024 24,121 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2023 23,101 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 23,101 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 22,502 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 May 2022 22,502 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2021 22,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 22,152 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,987 miles

Nearside Front C.V boot deteriorating

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,541 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 21,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 20,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2018 20,599 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2017 19,304 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 May 2017 19,304 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 17,317 miles

Both front tyres cracking outer walls

Both rear tyres cracking outer walls

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 16,372 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front & rear tyres cracking

N/s/f inner brake disc corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2014 15,348 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 14,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,184 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,721 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,217 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 8,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 8,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 6,958 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 4,220 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 VRL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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