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CE53 VEX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,250 mi
Last recorded29,250 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 29,250 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 29,250 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 23,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,367 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seals (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 16,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 15,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,337 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 14,337 miles

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

engine light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,420 miles

corrosion to offside front floor/inner sill

Fail 6 Oct 2015 13,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside front floor/inner sill

Fail 15 Oct 2014 12,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,634 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 12,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,335 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 10,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,036 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 9,179 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,916 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 3,664 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 3,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VEX 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 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 CE53 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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