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CF53 KVC

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 54,630 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s above tank and includes center by compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear perished (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front including center (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember all including inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components and arms and bushes (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear floor by suspension mounting points (6.1.B.2)

all center and rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,592 miles

deterioan to both front lower ball joint dust covers

exhaust silencer deterioated

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear shock absorber deterioated

slight damage nearside mirror glass

Fail 15 Dec 2015 50,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket on tailpipe broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

deterioan to both front lower ball joint dust covers

exhaust silencer deterioated

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear shock absorber deterioated

slight damage nearside mirror glass

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,896 miles

1...rear exhaust bracket broken and rear exhaust box in rusty condition...2...inner face of front brake discs in rusty condition

Fail 8 Dec 2014 44,896 miles

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

1...rear exhaust bracket broken and rear exhaust box in rusty condition...2...inner face of front brake discs in rusty condition

Pass 30 Dec 2013 39,660 miles

1.....rear exhaust in rusty condition.....2.....front brake discs in rusty condition.....3.....o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,249 miles

1....n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.....2.....inner surface of front brake discs in poor condition.....3.....rear exhaust box outer skin loose and rusted.....4.....rear exhaust mounting rusted and broken.....5.....o/s door mirror repaired

Fail 23 Jan 2013 36,249 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)

1....n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.....2.....inner surface of front brake discs in poor condition.....3.....rear exhaust box outer skin loose and rusted.....4.....rear exhaust mounting rusted and broken.....5.....o/s door mirror repaired

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,241 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 32,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,008 miles

front brake discs in rusty condition

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,069 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,772 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 10,178 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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CF53 KVC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CF53 KVC, 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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CF53 KVC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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