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EN03 XFA

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,510 mi
Last recorded159,510 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 159,510 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 159,509 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 155,527 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle Has Been Damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2021 147,161 miles

Damage To Rear Of Vehicle

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear selector rod (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside and nearside rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle front and rear getting corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 126,750 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak slight from gearbox ()

front and rear bushes showing signs of age and general signs of rusting on under side

Fail 27 Jul 2017 126,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Inner (2.4.G.1)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight drag and rear brakes has a slight inbalance

Oil leak slight from gearbox ()

front and rear bushes showing signs of age and general signs of rusting on under side

Pass 11 Jun 2016 125,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak possible gearbox selector shaft oil seal ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 125,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak possible gearbox selector shaft oil seal ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 121,478 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 121,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 121,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 115,006 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,650 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,702 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 47,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,610 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,199 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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EN03 XFA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EN03 XFA, 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 EN03 XFA registered?

EN03 XFA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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