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CW03 BYN

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,366 mi
Last recorded55,366 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BYN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake pipes slightlycorroded

Pass 1 May 2012 53,218 miles

corrosion vehicle structure and components

front suspension bottom arms badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,198 miles

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

corrosion vehicle structure and components

front suspension bottom arms badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 47,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,535 miles

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

oil sunp corroded and leaking

Fail 29 May 2009 45,530 miles

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

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

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

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

oil sunp corroded and leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,676 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,676 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 27,627 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,627 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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CW03 BYN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CW03 BYN, 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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CW03 BYN is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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