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EP03 KHL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,484 mi
Last recorded39,484 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 KHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,484 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 39,445 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 36,935 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 36,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 28,893 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 28,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 22,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 22,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 20,193 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 20,193 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind.

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

Pass 3 May 2016 19,633 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,483 miles

offside front floor to sill excessively corroded, not with in 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,133 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 19,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all other tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,634 miles

front discs corroded /may fail next mot

Fail 21 Aug 2007 11,895 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 21 Aug 2007 11,895 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,859 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 9,859 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EP03 KHL 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 65.2%.

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 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 EP03 KHL, 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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EP03 KHL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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