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CP03 ZGL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,406 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,259 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 95,259 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into lsv (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose perished

Offside Front Brake hose perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2, Pipes to/from the brake load pressure valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose perished

Offside Front Brake hose perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2, Pipes to/from the brake load pressure valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,220 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2017 89,220 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2016 86,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 83,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 81,002 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 May 2014 81,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 May 2013 75,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,329 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 68,790 miles

n/s/r door handle broken

Pass 24 May 2010 65,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,656 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,063 miles

battery leaking acid

Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 41,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 ZGL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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