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CE53 KHG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,147 mi
Last recorded35,147 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,147 miles

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

corrosion to front & rear springs /suspension components.

front suspension arms corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 35,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to front & rear springs /suspension components.

front suspension arms corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,852 miles

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

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components etc

Fail 19 Feb 2019 34,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components etc

Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,644 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front & rear suspension components & their mounting areas etc

Fail 13 Feb 2018 34,644 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven 47% imbalanced (3.7.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front & rear suspension components & their mounting areas etc

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,640 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front & rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components etc

front brake imbalance 30%

offside front floorpan to sill holed/corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components etc

front brake imbalance 30%

offside front floorpan to sill holed/corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,425 miles

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

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

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded-just passable'

offside rear brake pipe to valve corroded-just passable'

Fail 24 Feb 2014 30,425 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded-just passable'

offside rear brake pipe to valve corroded-just passable'

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,467 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,379 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front floorpan corroded/holed

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,603 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 4,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 4,462 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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CE53 KHG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE53 KHG, 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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CE53 KHG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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