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CF03 CKC

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,060 mi
Last recorded63,060 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 CKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,060 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX SKIN DETACHED

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ON THIS SIDE HAVE CORROSION AND GREASED UP AND NEXT TO BRAKE VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

RADIATOR MOUNT RUSTED AWAY

sections of underside deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2020 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL FLOOR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along side fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL FLOOR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EXHAUST BACKBOX SKIN DETACHED

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ON THIS SIDE HAVE CORROSION AND GREASED UP AND NEXT TO BRAKE VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

RADIATOR MOUNT RUSTED AWAY

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,206 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box rusty no blow

Fail 3 Sep 2019 60,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust box rusty no blow

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,007 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bracket corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 55,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bracket corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2017 50,253 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 50,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge / nail (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken back box

both rear tyres perishing / splits

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,091 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

e/m light on

Fail 9 Sep 2016 45,091 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe (7.1.1)

e/m light on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 38,956 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,163 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 21,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 19,213 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED

INER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,213 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED

INER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 16,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,678 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 14,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 11,363 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bottom radiator bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2007 8,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,567 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 CKC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CKC, 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 CKC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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