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CP53 RJO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,367 mi
Last recorded62,367 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,367 miles

155/65/13 X4

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS CORRODED

COOLING RADIATOR BRACKET CORRODED

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER HEAT SHIELD PEELING/CORRODED-PODOT

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NSF CV BOOT TWISTED-PODOT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/5/11

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,367 miles

155/65/13 X4

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS CORRODED

COOLING RADIATOR BRACKET CORRODED

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER HEAT SHIELD PEELING/CORRODED-PODOT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NSF CV BOOT TWISTED-PODOT

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/5/11

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,436 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 41,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 29,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,185 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 RJO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJO, 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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What year was CP53 RJO registered?

CP53 RJO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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