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EN53 FXE

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,615 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

front tyres low inside edge

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 85,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

front tyres low inside edge

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,865 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 82,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,819 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 79,105 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 79,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 76,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,593 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,533 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge of tread worn

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

small split in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jan 2009 57,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner edge of tread worn

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

small split in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,941 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,637 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 FXE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXE, 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 EN53 FXE registered?

EN53 FXE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is EN53 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 FXE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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