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CP03 XLM

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,330 mi
Last recorded70,330 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 XLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,330 miles

Exhaust system not in good condition

Oil leak

Underbody surface corosion general needs treatment

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,406 miles

Underbody corosion reqs, treatment

exhaust box not good

Fail 17 Oct 2014 66,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Underbody corosion reqs, treatment

exhaust box not good

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,371 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED

underbdy surface corosion reqs, treatment

Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,371 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

underbdy surface corosion reqs, treatment

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,541 miles

underbody surface corosion reqs. treatment

Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,541 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,379 miles

Both front stabilizer brackets rusty

Both front suspension coil springs rusty

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

Drag n/s front brake

Exhaust box rusty

Front brake discs rusty

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

Sump rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2011 49,353 miles

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

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

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

Both front stabilizer brackets rusty

Both front suspension coil springs rusty

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

Drag n/s front brake

Exhaust box rusty

Front brake discs rusty

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

Sump rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,127 miles

possible roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

some suspension components coverd in grease

Fail 4 Aug 2009 40,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension lower arms surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,905 miles

both front suspension lower arms surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,849 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 22,849 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,435 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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CP03 XLM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CP03 XLM, 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 XLM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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