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ET53 FFX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,516 mi
Last recorded55,516 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,516 miles

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

various steel brake pipes rusted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 54,085 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake imbalance

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Slight damage Nearside front wheel

Fail 17 Dec 2018 54,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Exhaust in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake imbalance

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Slight damage Nearside front wheel

Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,639 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 51,639 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,851 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,817 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 29,583 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,407 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 26,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,691 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,137 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,118 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FFX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FFX, 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 FFX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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