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CT03 AUE

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,264 mi
Last recorded83,264 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 AUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,264 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,600 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 72,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,696 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyers are cracked on outside wall but no cords showing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,696 miles

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)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

o/s n/s rear tyers are cracked on outside wall but no cords showing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,679 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,753 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,294 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY CONCURENT WITH VEHICLE STANDING

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BRACKETS RUSTY ON CHASSIS

Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,709 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 9,707 miles

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

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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CT03 AUE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CT03 AUE, 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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CT03 AUE is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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