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CK03 KJU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,528 mi
Last recorded98,528 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 98,528 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 98,511 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,456 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 98,442 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,378 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,373 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,936 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,204 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 76,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,321 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 69,291 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,854 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,850 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 54,027 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 54,007 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,950 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 34,950 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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CK03 KJU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK03 KJU, 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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CK03 KJU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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