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CX53 YBC

2003 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,116 mi
Last recorded87,116 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,116 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner sills rusted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner sills rusted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,866 miles

Front discs worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 76,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front discs worn

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,587 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,193 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

temporary repair to exhaust front pipe

multiple points of corrosion on underside @ on suspension @ brake components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 55,273 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

temporary repair to exhaust front pipe

multiple points of corrosion on underside @ on suspension @ brake components

Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,107 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,730 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front discs severely pitted on both faces

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,422 miles

multiple points of corrosion on underbody suspension @ brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2009 49,019 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

multiple points of corrosion on underbody suspension @ brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,547 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,945 miles

rear exhaust outer shell starting to corrode

slight surface corrosion at front suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2006 25,845 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 YBC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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