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ET53 FDD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,654 mi
Last recorded48,654 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,654 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Oct 2013 48,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 31,782 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 3,539 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 2,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 2,362 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 1,818 miles

damage to nearside front bumper area

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 FDD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 FDD registered?

ET53 FDD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is ET53 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 FDD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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