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EX53 BVB

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,802 mi
Last recorded42,802 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 42,802 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay covers and under body trays

rear seats folded down

Fail 10 Feb 2026 42,802 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under body trays

rear seats folded down

Pass 14 Feb 2025 42,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 41,468 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt checked but not catch ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes to compenstor (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers

Pass 24 Jan 2023 41,117 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front seat belt stalk missing

engine bay covers

Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 39,341 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 39,341 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,444 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,702 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 37,692 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,037 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 36,034 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,928 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 34,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,087 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 32,041 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 30,084 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,084 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wheel bearings slightly rough

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,288 miles

o/s/of tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,623 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 25,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,388 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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EX53 BVB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX53 BVB, 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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EX53 BVB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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