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EX53 WNA

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,174 mi
Last recorded89,174 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,174 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,059 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides fronts. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides fronts binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 88,911 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nsf tyre low inside edge

nsr tyre perished outer sidewall cracking

osf tyre low inside edge

Fail 15 Sep 2020 88,475 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

nsf tyre low inside edge

nsr tyre perished outer sidewall cracking

osf tyre low inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,777 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake lower reading than n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,809 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 86,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,449 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked between treads but no cords showing.

Offside Rear tyre is cracked between treads but no cords showing.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor, (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake binding both sides, (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre has deep cracks between tread but no cords exposed,

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides, (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,822 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 81,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,813 miles

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,855 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 71,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,296 miles

both front and n/s/r brakes are binding

Pass 25 Aug 2007 24,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,245 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)

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 WNA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WNA, 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 WNA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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