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CK53 UMB

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,414 mi
Last recorded49,414 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,414 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread and perished

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,970 miles

both offside tyres worn close to limit

Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,846 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)

both offside tyres worn close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,530 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 39,525 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 37,667 miles

N/S rear shock absorber shroud corroded

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

Slight corrosion in rear exhaust

Fail 14 Feb 2014 37,667 miles

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

N/S rear shock absorber shroud corroded

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

Slight corrosion in rear exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,392 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 46,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,739 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,246 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 33,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,856 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,119 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,493 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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CK53 UMB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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