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EK53 DKF

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DKF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 93,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,613 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion evident throughout underside and underside components

engine sump pan corroded and looking slightly porous

exhaust corroded, heavy in places - manicat heatshield!

front to rear fuel lines corroded in places

n/s/f track rod end gaiter perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f track rod gaiter perished

strong advise - both front track control arms heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all coil springs corroded

both front brake hoses perished

corrosion evident throughout underside and underside components

engine sump pan corroded and looking slightly porous

exhaust corroded, heavy in places - manicat heatshield!

front to rear fuel lines corroded in places

n/s/f track rod end gaiter perished

o/s outer c.v. gaiter, inner clip weeping grease

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight bind from o/s/f brake

strong advise - both front track control arms heavily corroded

strong advise - both front tyres splitting around inner sidewall - no cord exposed yet!

strong advise - both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded and leaking

strong advise - exhaust leak from between centre and rear sections (possible emissions failure)

strong advise - rear service brake efficiencies low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,647 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)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 78,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,143 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 75,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,706 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,715 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 31,715 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EK53 DKF is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK53 DKF, 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 EK53 DKF registered?

EK53 DKF is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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