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EK53 WTJ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,589 mi
Last recorded57,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 57,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 51,295 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 47,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dirty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode by rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and fittings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 47,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dirty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode by rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and fittings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 42,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer heavy corrosion

Fail 22 May 2023 42,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer heavy corrosion

Pass 31 May 2022 37,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner section and on wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 31 May 2022 36,996 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner section and on wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,019 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 33,019 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 32,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 30,175 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 30,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 28,134 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust box outer shield corrored

Fail 25 Nov 2017 28,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust box outer shield corrored

Pass 26 Nov 2016 26,086 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 23,947 miles

MIDDLE EXHASUT BOX CORRODED

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 21,665 miles

rear box deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2013 19,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle rear seat belt not working properly

Pass 27 Oct 2012 17,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 16,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 10,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 7,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 6,877 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 6,877 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 5,144 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shockabsorbers are leaking slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2007 5,144 miles

both rear shockabsorbers are leaking slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2006 3,780 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 WTJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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