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CV53 YZO

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,598 miles

Rear brake pipes have grease on them

Fail 6 Nov 2015 71,536 miles

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

Rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,175 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust backbox corroded/bracket broke/exhaust still supported

F/discs corroded

Rear boot struts weak

Rear brake pipes greased

Welded plate by tank undershielded

Fail 15 Nov 2014 66,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust backbox corroded

F/discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,204 miles

All coil springs corroded

Catalyst rattles

Exhaust backbox corroded

F/discs worn and corroded

Rear bumper accident damage

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,441 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,198 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f c.v joint dry or tight

Fail 28 Nov 2011 49,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear light lense broken

n/s/f c.v joint dry or tight

Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,952 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,690 miles

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

front tyres worn inside

Fail 7 Nov 2008 35,663 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn inside

Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,120 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,415 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 YZO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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