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EJ53 YDM

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,045 mi
Last recorded64,045 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 64,045 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 11 Nov 2024 63,519 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 62,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,714 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,167 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 61,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,989 miles

some corrosion to centre exhaust box

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion to centre exhaust box

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,802 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,878 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2015 48,878 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 46,216 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,552 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 41,552 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,358 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,210 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 31,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,183 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,654 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,647 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,922 miles

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

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 YDM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDM, 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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What year was EJ53 YDM registered?

EJ53 YDM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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