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CW03 JWV

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,240 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,242 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 69,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,078 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,126 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 57,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 49,739 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 49,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,392 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 42,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,174 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 JWV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JWV, 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 JWV is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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