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EX53 HNH

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,703 mi
Last recorded40,703 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,703 miles

All 4 coil springs badly corroded

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded - flaking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipe to oad sensing valve corroding

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2014 44,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipe to oad sensing valve corroding

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to compensator slightly corroded

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2013 35,440 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe to compensator slightly corroded

exhaust back box in poor condition

n/s/r wheel bearing wearing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,181 miles

rear wheel bearing wearing N/S

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,868 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,541 miles

Both front wiper blades perishing

N/S/F wheel trim missing

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,606 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Oct 2009 25,604 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,790 miles

both rear tyre outer walls perishing

o/s/f tyre outer waqll perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2007 18,773 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,355 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 HNH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

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

Is EX53 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HNH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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