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EX53 HMU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HMU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES TO COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ROLL BAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 57,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ROLL BAR MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES TO COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,195 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 56,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 53,838 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ***inner sill excessively corroded/holed*** (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***borderline*** (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake travel on 14-15 clicks

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ***underside front to rear twin pipes***borderline*** (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded away[still serviceable]

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 50,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,726 miles

front tyres near limit

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2017 47,726 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front tyres near limit

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,684 miles

25% rear brake imbalance ,,,n/s low

n/s/r tyre deteriorating ,,,front tyres worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,341 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,748 miles

exhaust centre section deteriorated.outer skin beginning to seperate.

n/s/r tyre beginning to perish/crack.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres cracked but not showing cords

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,108 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 26,159 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,845 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 22,845 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 20,490 miles

n/s/f mirror glass damage

Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,060 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,395 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,465 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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EX53 HMU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HMU, 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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What year was EX53 HMU registered?

EX53 HMU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is EX53 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HMU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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