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CW03 LYT

2003 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,339 mi
Last recorded52,339 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 LYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

front cross member damaged

front radiator mount corroded

n/s/r light cracked has clear tape covering it

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,228 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 31,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Mar 2012 37,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front lower suspension arm slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,451 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

offside rear tyre punctured

rear silencer has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2010 29,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

offside rear tyre punctured

rear silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside door mirror lens missin g and loose

Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,168 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

battery insecure

nearside door mirror lens missin g and loose

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,230 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,941 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,330 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 8,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LYT is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LYT, 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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What year was CW03 LYT registered?

CW03 LYT is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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