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CP03 ZGH

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 93,367 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings alongside fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened NSF and OSF Lower (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated NS and OS (2.2.D.2d)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,829 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,674 miles

advise front brake pads wearing thin at time of test

advise nearside front cv gaitor deteriated at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,788 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

NOISE O/S REAR BRAKE DRUM AREA WHEN WHEEL ROTATED

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

handbrake cables corroded

headlamp aim on one

inner sills corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear panhard rod corroded

wipers torn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

handbrake cables corroded

headlamp aim on one

inner sills corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear panhard rod corroded

wipers torn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,162 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 46,162 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 46,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

engine sump corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads not working full width of discs

headlamp aim on one

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed aeas

rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2006 22,899 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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 ZGH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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