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CV53 AXT

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,410 mi
Last recorded75,410 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 AXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,410 miles

both outer c/v joints noisey

Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both outer c/v joints noisey

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,783 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges and punctured

Fail 10 Aug 2017 57,782 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges and punctured

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,596 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fixture

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fixture

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,574 miles

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust system corroded

spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,770 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,528 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,528 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

underside of viechle is covered in surface rust

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,694 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 49,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,928 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 28,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,011 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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CV53 AXT is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV53 AXT, 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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CV53 AXT is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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