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CA03 BTV

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,872 mi
Last recorded57,872 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,872 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 57,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,053 miles

Offside Front engine mounting corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 48,053 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front engine mounting corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,318 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 metal brake pipes on rear brake limiter valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement washer on the anti roll bar on offside front lower arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable retainer strap severley deteriated

Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,379 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2019 41,838 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 35,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 32,636 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 27,188 miles

advise corrossion started on both front lower suspension arms and various other places of this vehicle

Fail 21 May 2015 27,188 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise corrossion started on both front brake discs inner faces recomend changing

advise corrossion started on both front lower suspension arms and various other places of this vehicle

advise on both front and nearside rear tyre walls cracking recomend changing

Pass 28 May 2014 26,102 miles

both front brake discs very heavily pitted/worn

both front tyres walls cracking

nearside rear tyre walls cracking

offside front tyre worn 3mm

offside/nearside front inner sill areas rusty

Fail 28 May 2014 26,102 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs very heavily pitted/worn

both front tyres walls cracking

nearside rear tyre walls cracking

offside front tyre worn 3mm

offside/nearside front inner sill areas rusty

Pass 31 May 2013 24,919 miles

nearside rear tyre walls cracking

offside track rod end dust boot cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,594 miles

both front brake discs have some pitting to inner faces

rear exhaust box is rusty/peeling

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,596 miles

both rear lower coil spring cups start rust

bothg rear tyres have cracks to walls

offside front tyre walls cracking

rear axle beam start to rust

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brake back plates rusting

offside/nearside rear chassis/body sections where rear lower suspension arms are fixed start to rust

Fail 25 Jun 2009 20,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brake back plates rusting

offside/nearside rear chassis/body sections where rear lower suspension arms are fixed start to rust

Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

bottom radiator bracket corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,032 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 17,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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CA03 BTV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CA03 BTV, 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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CA03 BTV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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