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CP53 RJJ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,603 mi
Last recorded85,603 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear lower side of coil spring seat area starting to corode

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside slight corrosion coming into osf floor to sill

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,948 miles

Front bumper insecure

osf floor to sill small rust hole

rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,948 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

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)

osf floor to sill small rust hole

rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2013 75,618 miles

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

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

offside front sill to floor corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,584 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 60,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,189 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s front sill to floor has slight corrosion

rear floor has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2011 49,189 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

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

o/s front sill to floor has slight corrosion

rear floor has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,461 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,610 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,091 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,560 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 24,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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 RJJ 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 CP53 RJJ, 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 RJJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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