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CF53 KVG

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

15,693 mi
Last recorded15,693 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 15,693 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 15,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 15,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 14,882 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 14,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 14,369 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 14,369 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,813 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 13,801 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,322 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 12,736 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 12,736 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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 12,155 miles

offside rear lamp slight damage

Pass 14 Dec 2011 11,201 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 11,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 9,189 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 7,931 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel pushed back to the rear of car

Fail 1 Dec 2008 7,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 6,576 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 6,576 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,469 miles

cut in outer side wall of n/s front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 11 Dec 2006 5,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in outer side wall of n/s front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

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 KVG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KVG, 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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What year was CF53 KVG registered?

CF53 KVG is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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