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CV53 OVM

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,180 mi
Last recorded24,180 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,180 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casing

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Slight blow exhaust front pipe

Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,158 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorber outer casing

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

Slight blow exhaust front pipe

Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,975 miles

Oil fillter rusty & oil stained

Rear exhaust box rusty

spring bases on rear axle rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,407 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 21,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs rusty

wiper blades splitting

Fail 1 Nov 2011 19,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs rusty

wiper blades splitting

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,106 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Surface corrosion both front suspension lower wishbones

Surface corrosion n/s front suspension, roll bar mounting bracket on front cross member

Surface corrosion, rear suspension coil springs mountings

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,471 miles

FRPONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON OUTER EDGES

OIL LEAK, SUMP PLUG ?

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 10 Oct 2007 8,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,343 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 OVM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVM, 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 OVM is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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