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CP03 XLJ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,728 mi
Last recorded91,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 XLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 88,184 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 88,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,913 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 79,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,767 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 66,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,502 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,536 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,771 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs poor codn

tow ball partially obscured rear n/plate

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,552 miles

Rear No plate partially obscured by towbar.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,319 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres cracking in treads

tow ball fited

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

under side of vechile very rusty

Pass 31 May 2006 20,711 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 20,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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CP03 XLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XLJ, 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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What year was CP03 XLJ registered?

CP03 XLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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