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EK03 VDG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,737 mi
Last recorded49,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,737 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,166 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box starting to corrode on outer casing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,029 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,220 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,402 miles

Both front bottom ball joint boots perished and splitting

Both front lower suspension arms rusted

Both rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Exhaust silencer box rusted around joint seams

Fail 3 Apr 2012 10,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front bottom ball joint boots perished and splitting

Both front lower suspension arms rusted

Both rear shock absorbers showing slight signs of leakage

Exhaust silencer box rusted around joint seams

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,297 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,378 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 6,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 5,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,175 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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EK03 VDG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK03 VDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 VDG registered?

EK03 VDG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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