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CK53 ULZ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,254 mi
Last recorded90,254 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 90,254 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear load valve. (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust in poor condition.

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

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front & offside rear tyres worn on edges.

Nearside front door handle broken.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear load valve. (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust in poor condition.

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

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front & offside rear tyres worn on edges.

Nearside front door handle broken.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust in poor condition.

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

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

Oil leak ()

Radiator mount corroded.

Service brake 51%

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust in poor condition.

General corrosion underside of vehicle.

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

Oil leak ()

Radiator mount corroded.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,461 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,355 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 71,355 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,930 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,930 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 46,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,239 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,684 miles

all four tyres cracking 165/65/13tr

heavy corrosion both rear shock absorber dust covers

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre wearing inside edges below 1.6mm on boarderline 165/65/13tr

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four tyres cracking 165/65/13tr

heavy corrosion both rear shock absorber dust covers

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre wearing inside edges below 1.6mm on boarderline 165/65/13tr

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,825 miles

all four tyres cracking 155/65/13tr

both front brake discs corroded

two nail in n/s/r tyre not repairable 155/65/13tr

Fail 14 Nov 2007 32,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all four tyres cracking 155/65/13tr

both front brake discs corroded

two nail in n/s/r tyre not repairable 155/65/13tr

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,444 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outside and inside edges 155/65/13tr

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 ULZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CK53 ULZ, 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 ULZ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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