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CV53 VNO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,959 mi
Last recorded64,959 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,959 miles

Front both front brake flexi hoses insecure - clips missing secured with cable ties

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 64,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened marked in yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner broken sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from compensator corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front brake flexi hoses insecure - clips missing secured with cable ties

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 50,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Centre lower arm bush connecting anti roll bar washer excessive corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,799 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded throughout

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,212 miles

heavy corrosion to chassis & suspension

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,648 miles

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

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

front & rear coil springs corroided

heavy corrosion to front & rear suspension

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,790 miles

both front floors corroded

underside & suspension arms rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,617 miles

all brake pipes greased

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 45,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

underside of vehicle rusty

all brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,038 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

underneath of vehicl chassis floors body suspension brake pipes all very corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,082 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease,can't see pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 40,089 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,604 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion on front syspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 23,543 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 VNO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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