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EN53 DWL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,186 mi
Last recorded108,186 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,373 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,631 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 103,631 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,763 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,674 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,561 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 97,561 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,760 miles

corrosion inner sills, metal brake pipe corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2018 93,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion inner sills, metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,562 miles

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 8 Nov 2016 90,561 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,018 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 84,018 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,801 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 73,756 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,849 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 61,849 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,600 miles

O/S and N/S Rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges. Rubber starting to perish/crack around circumference of tyre.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,466 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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EN53 DWL 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 EN53 DWL, 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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EN53 DWL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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