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EK53 HRP

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,117 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,547 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,745 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,467 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 24,673 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure not likely to detach

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65 13 (tyre is 16 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 155/65 13 (tyre is 16 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level below minimim

Fail 29 Oct 2019 24,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure not likely to detach

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/65 13 (tyre is 16 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 155/65 13 (tyre is 16 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level below minimim

Pass 2 Nov 2018 23,182 miles

Battery has slight play

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure not likely to detach

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And both rear 1556513 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trialling arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 2 Nov 2018 23,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Battery has slight play

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure not likely to detach

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And both rear 1556513 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trialling arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front and both rear tyres slightly deteriorated 155/65/13

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 20,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres deteriorated 155/65/13

Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,473 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear towards the back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 19,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear towards the back (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has small cuts in outerside wall (no cords visible at time of test)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,312 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 17,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,192 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 11,208 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 9,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 6,540 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 4,374 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 2,625 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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EK53 HRP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HRP, 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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EK53 HRP is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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