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AP53 CMY

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,410 mi
Last recorded77,410 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,410 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all springs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,704 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,829 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine sump corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,790 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve pipes (x4) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 68,790 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve pipes (x4) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler neck rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank filler pipe very rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2018 65,283 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on rear limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank filler pipe very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,026 miles

Fuel filler neck mount broken

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,414 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,442 miles

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

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

front pipe started to blow,

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,028 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 25,923 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 9,697 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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AP53 CMY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP53 CMY, 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 AP53 CMY registered?

AP53 CMY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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