MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust in poor condition
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CW53 LHU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 CW53 LHU, 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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CW53 LHU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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