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ET53 EHO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,023 mi
Last recorded66,023 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EHO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,023 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2017 66,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016
Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,454 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,004 miles

small cracks on both rear tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2015 56,003 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

small cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,022 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,992 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 37,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,786 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,305 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,103 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 EHO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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