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CT03 CWL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,712 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2014 96,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 96,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2013 86,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,352 miles

Both Rear Brakes slight Binding.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 34,927 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both Rear Brakes slight Binding.

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

Pass 13 May 2011 65,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,333 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 59,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

lower radiator bracket rusted (missing)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

lower radiator bracket rusted (missing)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 52,489 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

bottom radiator bracket corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,489 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bottom radiator bracket corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 43,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,166 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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CT03 CWL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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