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CE03 GEY

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,612 mi
Last recorded39,612 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 GEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 39,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,407 miles

o/s front accident damage

Fail 27 Feb 2017 34,370 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front accident damage

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 28,670 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls

exhaust box is a little deteriorated

offside rear bumper has damage

Fail 24 Feb 2015 29,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls

exhaust box is a little deteriorated

offside rear bumper has damage

Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,743 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 15,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,509 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 14,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,936 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 9,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 9,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,426 miles

SLIGHT LEAK REAR SHOCKS

Pass 20 Feb 2007 6,947 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 4,668 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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CE03 GEY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE03 GEY, 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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CE03 GEY is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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