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CA03 PCY

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 99,417 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor and stiffening brace (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot area, remember there is a fuel tank below it. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,409 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,013 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,013 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,683 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

surface corrosion underside

Fail 1 Jul 2016 89,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

surface corrosion underside

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,290 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 68,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,844 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,544 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 44,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,541 miles

n/s/f disc wearing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 34,541 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f disc wearing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 29,933 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

near side front brake disc worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,933 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

near side front brake disc worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,378 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 19,326 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,117 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 17,114 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,279 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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CA03 PCY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PCY, 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 PCY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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