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EK03 VDT

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,404 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2022 88,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,226 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 25,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box corroded not blowing

Rear tailgate struts weak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing is a little rough..

Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,641 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,866 miles

general under car corrosion starting

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 2mm on edges

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes to flexis corrosion

rear shockabsorbers staining

tail gate struts weak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,886 miles

metal mounting plates for front antiroll bar corrosion

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 2mm on edges

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorbers staining

n/s front tyre side wall scuffed

o/s rear road spring corroded

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey may soon require replacement

rear exhaust silencer poor condsition

rear metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corrosion

tail gate struts weak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,868 miles

both front discs corroded on inner face

exhaust rear box badly corroded but not blowing

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf tyre getting low on inner edge

nsr brake binding slightly

osf brake binding slightly

osf tyre getting low on inner edge

osr brake binding slightly

osr spring badly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 19,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,944 miles

front antiroll bar brackets rusting

front brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

n/s front tyre down to 2mm inner edge

o/s front tyre down to 3mm on edges

staining down rear shockabsorbers

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,598 miles

inner working surfaces of front discs starting to rust on edges by working areas

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 3mm on edges

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorbers staining may soon require replacement

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,216 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 VDT is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VDT, 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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EK03 VDT is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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