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CK53 REU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,155 mi
Last recorded81,155 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 REU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,764 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 62,764 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,093 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,093 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind at n/s rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Sep 2013 30,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,262 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 24,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,557 miles

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

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

front brake discs very corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Aug 2011 20,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs very corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,628 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front discs corroded

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 13,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Front discs corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,917 miles

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

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

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

n/s hesdlight beam image blurred slightly

slight corrosion on rear brake back plates

Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,398 miles

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

babyseat fitted n/s/r did not check seatbelt

bottom radiator bracket corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,037 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CK53 REU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK53 REU, 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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CK53 REU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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