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CP53 AWN

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,027 mi
Last recorded19,027 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 AWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,027 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front anti roll bar mounting brackets corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2015 18,986 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

front anti roll bar mounting brackets corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2014 12,701 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 7,464 miles

155/65/13 x 4

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUS ARMS S/CORR-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/10/13

REAR BEAM AXLE/SUS-S/CORR-PODOT

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELS CORRODED-PODOT

Pass 23 Oct 2012 7,109 miles

155/65/13 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/10/12

Pass 18 Oct 2011 6,766 miles

155/65/13 X 4

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/10/11

Fail 19 Oct 2010 6,224 miles

155/65/13 X4

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD PEELING-PODOT

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

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

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

ROAD TAX EXPITRES-31/10/10

Pass 19 Oct 2010 6,224 miles

155/65/13 X4

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD PEELING-PODOT

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

ROAD TAX EXPITRES-31/10/10

Pass 27 Oct 2009 5,610 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING-PODOT

Pass 27 Oct 2008 4,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 3,888 miles

155/65/13 X4

S/CORR CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 3,888 miles

155/65/13 X4

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

S/CORR CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 2,793 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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CP53 AWN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CP53 AWN, 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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CP53 AWN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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