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EX53 BVL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,152 mi
Last recorded90,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,152 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced antiroll bar attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced antiroll bar attachment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 88,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 87,232 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 85,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 78,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,859 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 61,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,117 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,520 miles

Rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,921 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,115 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 37,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,771 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The surface area of the inner face of both front disc's is reduced by corrosion, but remains in working order. Brack pad wear will be increased for these pads.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BVL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BVL, 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 BVL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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