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CV53 AZX

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,158 mi
Last recorded70,158 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,158 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Surface Corrosion on Chassis and Suspension Components

Rear Axle Corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Inner Sills Front to Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 70,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Surface Corrosion on Chassis and Suspension Components

Rear Axle Corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside Inner Sills Front to Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,789 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Sills (inner) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,698 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside Rear Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 65,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside Centre Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside Rear Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,175 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,480 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,754 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split and nearside (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside and nearside trailing arms corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator bracket coroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,433 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)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator bracket coroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,401 miles

rear suspension arms have slight corrosion on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,504 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

back exhaust outer skin coroaded

slight binding osf

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,497 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 37,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

advised on both back plates

o/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2009 33,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advised on both back plates

o/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,426 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,722 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 AZX is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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