CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV53 BAA

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

60,709 mi
Last recorded60,709 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 BAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 60,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,647 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated.underside has some heavy surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2016 57,643 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated.underside has some heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,293 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

some rust in brake pipes and underbody. exhaust rusted/rattling.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 55,293 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

some rust in brake pipes and underbody. exhaust rusted/rattling.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,242 miles

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

Oil leak

wear in discs and pads. rust in brake pipes. exhaust rattling.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,242 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

wear in discs and pads. rust in brake pipes. exhaust rattling.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,895 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some rust in brake pipes and underbody.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 48,895 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some rust in brake pipes and underbody.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,570 miles

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

front suspension arms corroded. corrosion in underbody.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 45,570 miles

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

Offside 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front suspension arms corroded. corrosion in underbody.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,850 miles

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

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

n/s door handle damaged.

some rear brake imbalance.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,846 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s door handle damaged.

Pass 31 Aug 2010

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 38,096 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,317 miles

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

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

rear shocks rusted. some imbalance in rear brakes.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heavy surface corrosion to front anti roll bar brackets, cracks on o/s front tyre wall.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 17,676 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator support bracket + n/s+o/s anti roll bar to chassis brackets corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,676 miles

radiator support bracket + n/s+o/s anti roll bar to chassis brackets corroded

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
Full Suzuki Alto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV53 BAA is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV53 BAA?

You can check the full history of CV53 BAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV53 BAA registered?

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

Is CV53 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 BAA shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV53 BAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV53 BAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.