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CF03 AOD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,563 mi
Last recorded65,563 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,563 miles

heavy corrosion on several sections of rear chassis and floor

o/s lower radiator mount badly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 65,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on several sections of rear chassis and floor

o/s lower radiator mount badly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded surface rust on several front and rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 62,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded surface rust on several front and rear steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,338 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

both rear shockers corroded

rad mounting corroded hole

Fail 1 Feb 2016 60,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated holed heavily corroded and weakened (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

both rear shockers corroded

rad mounting corroded hole

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,718 miles

underside corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2015 57,718 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

underside corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 55,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,378 miles

1.....heavy surface rust on several rear suspension components.....2.....surface rust on underbody sills and floor joints

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,115 miles

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

radiator lower bracket corroded sligthy weakened

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,904 miles

ofside rear shock cover deterioated

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,273 miles

Both front discs heavily corroded

Exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 1 Feb 2008 36,269 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front discs heavily corroded

Exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,831 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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CF03 AOD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CF03 AOD, 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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CF03 AOD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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