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CX53 YAU

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,519 mi
Last recorded65,519 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,519 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2015 58,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,965 miles

car going rusty

engine light on

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2014 51,965 miles

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

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

engine light on

car going rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,229 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,359 miles

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

drivers door stiff to open

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,638 miles

ex is rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,637 miles

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

ex is rusty

front brake discs are badly pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,465 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2010 23,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,057 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,375 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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CX53 YAU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX53 YAU, 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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CX53 YAU is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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