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CA03 YWD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,440 mi
Last recorded48,440 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 48,440 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 42,924 miles

centre exhaust cover corroded

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 42,924 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust cover corroded

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 36,285 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 30,018 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut inside edge

Fail 10 May 2010 30,017 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,064 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 11,142 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,661 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 YWD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWD, 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 CA03 YWD registered?

CA03 YWD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is CA03 YWD safe to buy?

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