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AT53 CKN

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,104 mi
Last recorded58,104 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,796 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s-o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,769 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,328 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Slight cracking in offside rear tread

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 52,328 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Slight cracking in offside rear tread

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,907 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,804 miles

centre silencer outer casing rotten

Fail 13 Aug 2013 49,804 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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre silencer outer casing rotten

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,686 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 48,686 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,414 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front disc faces well corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,966 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,906 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,273 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters perished

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel

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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AT53 CKN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AT53 CKN, 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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AT53 CKN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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