MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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