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CP03 OBC

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,537 mi
Last recorded45,537 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 OBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 45,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 45,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 45,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 45,504 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 45,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 44,831 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 43,995 miles

mil light on date of first use 29/05/03

Fail 23 May 2019 43,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

mil light on date of first use 29/05/03

Pass 11 May 2018 43,527 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2017 42,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 41,718 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 39,786 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 39,783 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 37,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 34,221 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,303 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 28,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 23,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 24,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 20,075 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 20,075 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 15,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,382 miles

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

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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CP03 OBC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CP03 OBC, 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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CP03 OBC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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