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CW52 FUT

2003 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,029 mi
Last recorded46,029 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 FUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,029 miles

Offside jacking point is corroded

near side rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 25 Oct 2016 46,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside jacking point is corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 42,348 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 42,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,221 miles

front susspension is rusty

rear susspension is rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 35,153 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,838 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,838 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

exhaust midd section corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,268 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 26,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake discs wasted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,123 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to front tyres sidewall,slight cracking to rear tyres sidewalls,front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,446 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 9,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 6,932 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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CW52 FUT is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CW52 FUT, 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 CW52 FUT registered?

CW52 FUT is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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