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CP53 NFF

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,263 mi
Last recorded82,263 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 82,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,092 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 67,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,137 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 47,137 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,083 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 37,080 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,893 miles

Nsf and Osf brake discs badly corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 30,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nsf and Osf brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,491 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 30,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,694 miles

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

Slight cracking on offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,994 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside and offside front brake discs pitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,373 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,735 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,933 miles

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

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

Outer skin on exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 NFF is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFF, 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 NFF is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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