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CP53 VNM

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,968 miles

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,942 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all under body slightly crroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake application differance 23%

Pass 6 Dec 2008 25,182 miles

front antirollbar mountings rusting

Pass 8 Dec 2007 20,638 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,773 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 VNM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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