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ET53 EHL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,744 mi
Last recorded59,744 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

high level stop light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2022 59,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

high level stop light not working

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front door handle loose

Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,169 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread ( punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 42,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2018 42,373 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,029 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 35,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,170 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,516 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 11,882 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,233 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 6,615 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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ET53 EHL 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 87.5%.

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 ET53 EHL, 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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ET53 EHL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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