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EK53 UET

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,719 mi
Last recorded43,719 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,719 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 43,719 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,614 miles

advise nearside front floor to inner body sill has corrosion outside 30cm load bearing point,

advise offside front floor to inner body sill corrosion outside 30cm load bearing strutcure.

Fail 30 Sep 2022 41,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached piston worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

advise nearside front floor to inner body sill has corrosion outside 30cm load bearing point,

advise offside front floor to inner body sill corrosion outside 30cm load bearing strutcure.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer door handle sticking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust rear box weak/corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm balljoint dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

The rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Fail 13 Sep 2018 29,772 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front track control arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

The rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside track control arm ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,968 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine/gearbox rear mounting rubber deteriorating

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 27,968 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine/gearbox rear mounting rubber deteriorating

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,837 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight wear in near side front shock absorber

Fail 22 Sep 2014 25,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroding on inner face

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting

slight wear in nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,557 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting

slight wear in nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,923 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 23,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,483 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 22,483 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar end bush

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,076 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside front strut

Fail 21 Sep 2009 17,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside front strut

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,692 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 UET is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UET, 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 UET is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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