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AU11 YXJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,661 mi
Last recorded115,661 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 YXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 115,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 115,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 102,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,804 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on edges, on 3mm , 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is splitting bad, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape , on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is cracking, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 92,804 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on edges, on 3mm , 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is splitting bad, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape , on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is cracking, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,142 miles

Exhaust system and flanges corroded

Front Tyres wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 88,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust system and flanges corroded

Front Tyres wearing on both edges

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,383 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,885 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,237 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 72,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,101 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front headlamp broken, but still secure

Fail 15 Feb 2017 59,099 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

offside front headlamp broken, but still secure

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,223 miles

offside front headlamp broken, but still secure

Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,986 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 33,986 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 26,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,048 miles

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

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

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

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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AU11 YXJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 44,021 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 AU11 YXJ, 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 15 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU11 YXJ registered?

AU11 YXJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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