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EK53 MMJ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,627 mi
Last recorded61,627 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management lamp on

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Cut in near side front tyre outer sidewall-no cords visible

Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Cut in near side front tyre outer sidewall-no cords visible

Emissions to be retested when exhaust repaired

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,574 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Sep 2014 48,574 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 2 Nov 2013 37,592 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 32,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,221 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,221 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 14,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,205 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 MMJ 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 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 MMJ, 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 MMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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