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CT03 DHD

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,523 mi
Last recorded69,523 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 DHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 69,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,048 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides,upper and lower (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides,upper and lower (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,881 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Bonnet safety catch not working.

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,214 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 53,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded.

lower radiator mounting bracket corroded through.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded.

lower radiator mounting bracket corroded through.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,826 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 39,826 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,417 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 32,413 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 26,978 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,662 miles

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

exhaust centre box outer cover corroding

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 8 Aug 2008 22,662 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre box outer cover corroding

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DHD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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