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EJ53 YCN

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Rack gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,043 miles

All four tyres low

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,043 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All four tyres low

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,259 miles

All four tyres getting low

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All four tyres getting low

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,708 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

o/s/f brake dragging slightly and some imbalance in front brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,810 miles

o/s/f brake dragging slightly and some imbalance in front brakes

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,688 miles

exhaust deteriorating slightly

some corrosion on coil springs

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,681 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust deteriorating slightly

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

some corrosion on coil springs

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 61,195 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 11 Dec 2010 61,195 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,627 miles

corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

nearside front tyre wearing thin

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 20 Dec 2008 45,573 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 45,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,333 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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EJ53 YCN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ53 YCN, 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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EJ53 YCN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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