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CV53 LGL

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,948 mi
Last recorded82,948 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 LGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,537 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,537 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,368 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,276 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,251 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,073 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

accident damage on n/s/f.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,900 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2010 54,900 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,088 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 53,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,315 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 LGL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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